Study finds repetitive brain injuries may accelerate aging, dementia risk

(Boston University Medical Center) Repetitive head injuries that occur during contact sports and military service may accelerate the aging process by increasing the build-up of beta-amyloid in the brain, leading to worse disease and an increased likelihood of developing dementia. In particular, boxers fared the worst among athletes and military veterans with a history of head injuries.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news