Football Players Health Study at Harvard University

02/05/2026

Today⁠ ⁠
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Join us for a free half-day event ahead of Super Bowl LX. Hear from expert panelists on chronic pain, cardiovascular resilience, & mental health. ⁠
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February 5, 2026⁠
8:30am-1:30pm⁠
Presidio Officers’ Club, San Francisco⁠
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Space is limited and registration is required: playersstudy.me/12b4e8
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Please note: This is an in-person event and will not be live-streamed, but a recording of the event will be shared later in the year. ⁠
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Panelists:⁠
• Adam Tenforde, MD⁠
• Allan Mishra, MD⁠
• Hye-Jin Clark, MD⁠
• Alicia Whittington, PhD, MPH⁠
• Herman Taylor, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA⁠
• Telisa Spikes, PhD, RN⁠
• John Farquhar⁠
• Jim Kovach, MD⁠
• Rachel Grashow, PhD⁠
• Ciara Dockery, PhD⁠
• Takeo Spikes⁠
• Ross Zafonte, DO

02/02/2026

Hearts & Minds: Optimizing Health for NFL Players & Their Families ⁠
⁠
⁠Join us for a free half-day event ahead of Super Bowl LX. Hear from expert panelists on chronic pain, cardiovascular resilience, & mental health. ⁠
⁠
February 5, 2026⁠
8:30am-1:30pm⁠
Presidio Officers’ Club, San Francisco⁠
⁠
Space is limited and registration is required: playersstudy.me/12b4e8
⁠
Panelists:⁠
• Adam Tenforde, MD⁠
• Allan Mishra, MD⁠
• Hye-Jin Clark, MD⁠
• Alicia Whittington, PhD, MPH⁠
• Herman Taylor, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA⁠
• Telisa Spikes, PhD, RN⁠
• John Farquhar⁠
• Jim Kovach, MD⁠
• Rachel Grashow, PhD⁠
• Ciara Dockery, PhD⁠
• Takeo Spikes⁠
• Ross Zafonte, DO⁠
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Please note: This event will not be live-streamed, but a recording of the event will be shared later in the year.

01/29/2026

Sleep is important for your overall wellbeing. Discuss your sleep habits with your healthcare provider and explore options and tips that can help you sleep better.

Get our checklist: playersstudy.me/cklist

01/28/2026

Do you have questions about the study? Or maybe you want to find out how to participate?

Contact us: players@footballplayershealth.harvard.edu

01/27/2026

Hearts & Minds: Optimizing Health for NFL Players & Their Families ⁠
⁠
⁠Join us for a free half-day event ahead of Super Bowl LX. Hear from expert panelists on chronic pain, cardiovascular resilience, & mental health. ⁠
⁠
February 5, 2026⁠
8:30am-1:30pm⁠
Presidio Officers’ Club, San Francisco⁠
⁠
Space is limited and registration is required: playersstudy.me/12b4e8
⁠
Panelists:⁠
• Adam Tenforde, MD⁠
• Allan Mishra, MD⁠
• Jaime Garza, MD, DDS, FACS⁠
• Hye-Jin Clark, MD⁠
• Alicia Whittington, PhD, MPH⁠, MS
• Herman Taylor, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA⁠
• Telisa Spikes, PhD, RN⁠
• John Farquhar⁠
• Jim Kovach, MD⁠, JD
• Rachel Grashow, PhD⁠
• Ciara Dockery, PhD⁠
• Takeo Spikes⁠
• Ross Zafonte, DO⁠
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Please note: This event will not be live-streamed, but a recording of the event will be shared later in the year.

01/25/2026

A note from our player advisors:

"Participate in the Football Players Health Study today. It's for your health, the health of your former teammates, and those who play after us."

Join us: playersstudy.me/joinps

01/23/2026

“[The] Football Players Health Study doesn’t focus on a single issue – it looks at how multiple health factors interact across a player’s life: joint health, heart function, cognition, sleep, mental wellness, mobility, and family wellbeing.” Thanks NFL Alumni Health for including our work in their recent newsletter:

Harvard research now supports former NFL players with practical tools for chronic pain, mobility, brain health, and cardiovascular wellness.

01/21/2026

Spotlight - Our Study of Brothers of Former Players

We’re studying brothers (non-players) of those who have played in the NFL. As we learn about their health, our research team aims to disentangle the biological, social, & football-related factors that shape men’s lives.

Check out our active projects: playersstudy.me/psap

01/19/2026

Show your teammates that you care.

Former NFL players, we know how much you appreciate teammates from your playing days. Participating in our study can support them — & the next generation of players.

Fill out our contact form & we'll let you know how to participate: playersstudy.me/joinps

01/16/2026

Asking for help, when in need.

NFL Life Line: Confidential support, assistance, and hope. If you are a member of the NFL family and are experiencing a personal or emotional crisis, you can talk to someone right now at (800) 506-0078 or chat online.

Trained, professional counselors are standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It’s free, confidential support for the entire NFL family, as well as independently operated by leading national providers of crisis counseling services: https://www.nfllifeline.org/

01/15/2026

Discussions on your mental health: Use our checklist to talk with your doctor to see if you have depression and/or anxiety, especially if you are experiencing sadness, worry, irritability, or moodiness: playersstudy.me/cklist

01/14/2026

Hearts & Minds: Optimizing Health for NFL Players & Their Families ⁠
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Join us for a half-day event ahead of Super Bowl LX. Hear from expert panelists on chronic pain & cardiovascular resilience.

Includes panel discussion on safeguarding mental health for NFL players.
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Save the date:⁠
February 5, 2026⁠
8:30am-1:30pm⁠
Presidio Officers’ Club, San Francisco⁠
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Space is limited and registration is required: playersstudy.me/SB26