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" I would advise kids not to play any sports, such as tackle football, where they are exposed to repeated blows to the head. "
Ann McKee
Sports
Play
Football
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Enough
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" Kids' brains are developing. Their heads are a larger part of their body, and their necks are not as strong as adults' necks. So kids may be at a greater risk of head and brain injuries than adults. "
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Head
Hits
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Risk
Head
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Change
Think
Game
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Disease
Evidence
Classic
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Playing
Recognition
Risk
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Future
Love
Risk
" My son was a goalkeeper in soccer, and he luckily never had much head trauma. He never had any concussions or anything. I really wanted him to play football, but now I'm thankful he didn't. "
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Son
Soccer
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Just
Want
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I Love
Football
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Decisions
Good
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Identity
Our
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