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New research reveals troubling neurological signs in former pro soccer players, including anxiety, depression, and cognitive struggles—despite no major memory or attention deficits. Brain scans show reduced gray matter in key areas, possibly tied to repetitive head impacts. While focused on pros, the findings urge safer youth play and call for broader sports brain health studies—not to sideline soccer, but to protect players. Early detection may reveal long-term risks before dementia symptoms appear, urging athletes with symptoms to seek help.

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