CTE is a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated head impacts and concussions. It can only be diagnosed after death when tau proteins have spread throughout the brain. Symptoms include behavior changes, mood issues, and cognitive decline. While more research is still needed, reducing head impacts through improved equipment, rules, and safety protocols may help prevent CTE.

1. Late Hits: The effects of CTE on the brainChronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

2. What is CTE?What caused this to become a “Hot Topic” issue in society?What causes CTE?What do we know about this disease?

3. What are the effects of CTE?What is a concussion?

4. The known cases of CTE