The Football Players Health Study at Harvard University is a series of initiatives that examines all aspects of #NFL #playerhealth throughout playing years.
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Check out a sneak peek of Super Bowl LX's Radio Row and highlights of this week's big events! See NFLAlumniHealth.org for more - #HuddleForHealth #NFLAH #SuperBowlLX @nflalumni @PlayersStudy @Heartflow #BrainHealth
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Most popular with listeners in 2025: Earlier this year, Alicia Whittington @PlayersStudy joined our podcast team to discuss her work on the study, including a family initiative & resources for former NFL players: hvrdct.me/3c431a
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New episode alert: Guest Alicia Whittington, assistant director of engagement & health equity research at @PlayersStudy, joins us to discus her work on the study, including a family initiative & resources for former NFL players. Listen: hvrdct.me/oqq
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@Julius_Thomas opens up about his journey through injuries and recovery during his football career, touching on his personal experiences with physical and mental health.
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Each call is a chance to share memories, offer encouragement and reinforce the sense of community that made Former Players’ time in the NFL so special.
Trust Fellow and Former Player Taywan Taylor shares the impact a simple call or text can make to strengthen a bond.
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Traumatic brain injury is under-recognized as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease hvrd.me/yMrn50POJvN
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“There’s something about football that seems to make you more likely to have a neurodegenerative disease. But the elephant in the room is cardiovascular disease—there’s much more of that going on,” said Harvard Chan School's Marc Weisskopf. hsph.harvard.edu/news/featur…
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Black former #NFL players report worse chronic pain than white players, according to study co-authored by former Pro Bowler @Julius_Thomas trib.al/dbUSldU
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Meet the final member of this year’s cohort, @DrAWhit (she/her), PhD, MPH, Research Scientist and Assistant Director of Engagement and Health Equity Research for the @PlayersStudy!
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Our friends, family, & acquaintances influence us in profound ways. @PlayersStudy research has shown that a strong personal social network can have remarkable benefits for one’s health & quality of life. Read the findings on personal networks: bit.ly/3AkPo6g
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Regular exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle. But you might be wondering how much you should work out in a given week to get the most benefits. Find out more from @ClevelandClinic at cle.clinic/3ynbzYx
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Dr Aaron Baggish presents ‘The Boston Marathon -preparing for anything’ to the Australian Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Sports Summit 2023.
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NFL players who reported experiencing symptoms of concussion during their careers showed problems with memory and cognition decades after retirement, according to a new study. trib.al/XvcGxxn
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A large study looking at over 350 former National Football League players found that players with a history of concussions and concussive symptoms had reduced cognitive performances later in life. cbsn.ws/3J9Rs6H
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NFL players who reported experiencing symptoms of concussion during their careers showed problems with memory and cognition decades after retirement, according to a new study. trib.al/YMooiXt
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As Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin recovers from a cardiac arrest, research scientist Rachel Grashow shares insights on player health from the Football Players Health Study at Harvard University. bit.ly/3GU9wPB
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Join us and Psychotherapist Marcus Mason, Ed.D, LCPC, NCC of Minds in Motion Therapeutic Services for a Wellness Group Session discussing trauma and ways to cope.
Friday, January 6 • 10-11 AM EST
Open to former players and their families.
Register: forms.gle/HcTqr2cmu1a3DpNa7
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We acknowledge current and former players and their families may be experiencing hard and unwelcome feelings.
If you or a loved one are struggling, resources are available. Call 866-404-4634 to be connected with the appropriate healthcare services or 866-901-1245 in a crisis.
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We are closely monitoring the weather events in #Louisiana and prepared to provide additional support to @NFLPAFmrPlayers members residing in the @fema designated areas through our EMERGENCY GU PAT Grant!
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SUPER BOWL BRAIN HEALTH SUMMIT LIVESTREAM 3 — Join us tonight for our last FB Live event on brain health leading up to our Super Bowl Party, featuring @nic_fisher and special guest @Julius_Thomas! This will all take place on my Facebook page at 8PM EST!
