Football, Concussions, and Sexual Dysfunction

Researchers will study the relationship between football concussions and its effect after retirement.

Scientists at the John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint John’s Health Center say N-F-L players that sustain multiple concussions have an increased risk of developing a poor quality of life.

Including: obesity, impaired metabolism, depression, and sexual dysfunction.

People who suffer from repeat concussions have an increased chance of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.

Doctor’s say there is little research on concussions and athletes.

Most athlete research has been on the effects of boxing.

Ninety former N-F-L athletes are going to participant in the study.

More than one point two Million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury annually.

The majority being cerebral concussions.

The 250-thousand dollar grant will be funded by the National Operation Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment.

The University of North Carolina, Sport Science, and the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at U-C-L-A Harbor Medical Center will also help conduct research.

Initial research results are expected by 2010.