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A study published Wednesday by Boston University researchers found that professional football players who began playing before the age of 12 have a higher risk of memory problems. GRAPHIC BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

NFL football players susceptible to brain damage later, study finds

Sara Boutorabi January 30, 2015

Former NFL football players who played tackle football before the age of 12 may be more susceptible to cognitive development and memory impairment issues later in life, according to a Wednesday study...

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