Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy: What We Know

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive disease that is found in the brain. CTE is extremely dangerous and can be life-threatening to athletes. It can cause cerebral lobe damage, depression/anxiety, headaches/migraines, and memory loss. Recently, studies have shown that CTE is most prevalent in high-contact sports, specifically football. CTE has been found in football at various ag…