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Imperial College-London: Dementia is Rare in Midlife Rugby Players, But Long-term Risk May Be Increased
July 03, 2025
LONDON, England, July 3 (TNSjou) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news:

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Dementia is rare in midlife rugby players, but long-term risk may be increased

By Ryan O'Hare

Two new studies have provided further insights into the complex links between head injury in elite rugby and potential dementia risks.

In a study of 200 former professional rugby players (aged 30-61 years old), researchers from Imperial Colleg . . .

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