Disease caused by repeat brain trauma in athletes may affect memory, mood, behavior
Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 17:30
in Psychology & Sociology
New research suggests that chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease associated with repeat brain trauma including concussions in athletes, may affect people in two major ways: initially affecting behavior or mood or initially affecting memory and thinking abilities. The condition has been found in amateur and professional athletes, members of the military and others who experienced repeated head injuries, including concussions and subconcussive trauma.