A neurodegenerative disease is affecting many former athletes. Symptoms of this condition can include memory issues and mood problems. It is often found in people who have experienced repeated head trauma.

This disease has been detected in the brains of athletes who played sports like football. It is also found in other individuals who have experienced head injuries.

Further information about this condition and its impact on former athletes is available from a recent study published in a medical journal. The study provides new insights into the prevalence of this disease among former players.