A neuroimaging study of retired professional fighters has revealed that those with better win-loss ratios tend to exhibit greater impulsiveness and slower cognitive processing speeds. Furthermore, these individuals typically have reduced volumes in several brain regions. The paper was published in the Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences. High-impact sports, such as football, rugby, and boxing, pose a significant risk of traumatic head injuries for professional athletes due to the intense physical contact and collisions involved. These injuries are most often concussions, a ty…
