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Longer Careers in Hockey Linked to Greater Risk of CTE, Study Finds

  • A study by Boston University found that hockey players with longer careers have a higher risk of developing Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).
  • The research examined the brains of 77 deceased male hockey players, from youth to professional levels.
  • CTE was found in over half of the players, with a higher incidence among those who played professionally.