Football isn’t the only dangerous sport for kids’ brains
[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]The doctor who is credited with discovering the condition chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) (and who was portrayed in the film Concussion by Will Smith) has some strong words for those who allow kids to play football. He says it's "the definition of child abuse." However, football isn't the only dangerous contact sport for young brains, according to forensic pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu. He believes that "there is no reason whatsoever that any child under the age of 18 should play the high-impact, high-contact sports." The doctor includes soccer, boxing, hockey, wrestling, mixed martial arts, lacrosse and rugby in this category. He...
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