Football Players Health Study at Harvard University

Football Players Health Study at Harvard University The Football Players Health Study at Harvard University is a series of initiatives that focus on player health: the whole player, the whole life.

The Football Players Health Study at Harvard University is a series of studies that focus on the whole player, the whole life.

Action Items for Former NFL Players: Supporting Brain HealthAsk your doctor to test your cognitive function and request ...
10/14/2025

Action Items for Former NFL Players: Supporting Brain Health

Ask your doctor to test your cognitive function and request a comprehensive neurocognitive evaluation.

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Is there a connection between ACL tears and heart health?We studied 3,500 former players and found that those who sustai...
10/13/2025

Is there a connection between ACL tears and heart health?

We studied 3,500 former players and found that those who sustained ACL tears may be at an increased risk for future health problems. Specifically, an ACL injury may:

- Increase future risk of heart attack by as much as 50%
- Double the likelihood of knee replacement surgery
- Raise arthritis risk by 50%

While we expected to find strong associations between ACL tears and long-term joint health (knee replacement surgery and arthritis), the potential relationship between ACL injury and heart health is surprising. These results could be attributed to decreased activity after injury, stress, chronic inflammation, or a combination of factors. While we hope to learn how to prevent and improve treatment of ACL tears, former players who have prior ACL injury can follow practical guidance to improve current health.

Read more: playersstudy.me/crb

We need all former NFL players - young, older, healthy, and those with health challenges. Our research initiatives exami...
10/12/2025

We need all former NFL players - young, older, healthy, and those with health challenges. Our research initiatives examine the full spectrum of health concerns of former NFL players. Join us.

playersstudy.me/joinps

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10/11/2025

We take data privacy & confidentiality seriously. We're the largest study of living former NFL players, with more than 4,800 participants. The data you share is confidential and we can't disclose identifying info even under a court order or subpoena, unless you give permission.

playersstudy.me/pac

Mental health matters.Our mental health is an important part of overall health. If you have concerns, reach out to a tru...
10/10/2025

Mental health matters.

Our mental health is an important part of overall health. If you have concerns, reach out to a trusted friend or talk with your doctor, because your mental health matters.

With the cooler temps this fall, it's a great time to get outside if you're able. Here are some heart-healthy walking ex...
10/10/2025

With the cooler temps this fall, it's a great time to get outside if you're able. Here are some heart-healthy walking exercises recommended by five experts, including our own Aaron Baggish, MD.

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10/08/2025

Winning team.

Meet our player and family advisors - all VIPs who are key to helping us understand the concerns of our player and family communities.

Feeling down? Talk with your healthcare provider about emotions you may have: sadness, worry, irritability, or moodiness...
10/07/2025

Feeling down? Talk with your healthcare provider about emotions you may have: sadness, worry, irritability, or moodiness. This conversation will help address potential depression or anxiety. Treatment options include: exercise, medication, and therapy. playersstudy.me/cklist

“A key takeaway from this study is that many conditions are common to former NFL players such as sleep apnea, low testos...
10/06/2025

“A key takeaway from this study is that many conditions are common to former NFL players such as sleep apnea, low testosterone, high blood pressure, and chronic pain, which can be associated with problems in thinking, memory, and concentration.”

- Rachel Grashow, PhD, MS, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health.

Read more: playersstudy.me/hqi

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10/05/2025

Join the largest study of living former football players. Get back in the game & learn about ways to make positive lifestyle changes, along with information on how to discuss this burgeoning research with your healthcare providers. Get involved. playersstudy.me/joinps

"When you were playing, you had the team doctor and trainers watching over you and the nutritionist telling you what to ...
10/05/2025

"When you were playing, you had the team doctor and trainers watching over you and the nutritionist telling you what to eat. As you transition out of the league, now it’s up to you. Keep track of what you're doing. You won't be able to keep up your old regimen, but get into a routine that works for you."

John Sinnott
Former NFL Offensive Tackle
Player Advisor, Football Players Health Study

Although we are funded by the NFLPA, they don't play a role in the design & conduct of our research; in the collection, ...
10/03/2025

Although we are funded by the NFLPA, they don't play a role in the design & conduct of our research; in the collection, management, analysis and interpretation of the data; in the preparation, review or approval of manuscripts, or in the decision to submit manuscripts for publication. Read more: playersstudy.me/pac

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