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Study: NFLers die from dementia at higher rate

NFL players are four times more likely than the general population to die of neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Parkinson's, according to a study released Wednesday.

Published July 9, 2026, 9:21 PM
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Study: NFLers die from dementia at higher rate

NFL players are four times more likely than the general population to die of neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Parkinson's, according to a study released Wednesday.

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