I was sent a news citing the connection between Parkinson’s disease and playing football. 

As it peaked my interest, I decided to look at the article further as well as the studies cited in the article. 

During this episode I lend my thoughts on the potential link between the two. 

I hope you enjoy it. I’ve listed all the referenced studies and articles below. 

*Episode Resources*

Global news article - https://globalnews.ca/news/9892958/football-parkinsons-disease-men-study/ 

Bruce JH et al. American Football Play and Parkinson Disease Among Men. Jama Netw Open. 2023. 6(8): e2328644. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.28644

Gardner RC et al. Mild TBI and risk of Parkinson disease. Neurology. 2018. 90(20): e1771–e1779. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000005522

EP#72 Cumulative traumatic encephalopathy - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-concast/id1493535509?i=1000525098395

EP#115 An update on CTE (cumulative traumatic encephalopathy) - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-concast/id1493535509?i=1000579690039