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Analysis reveals a significant relationship between sleep disturbance and concussion history in footballers, suggesting potential long-term effects on brain health.
A large proportion of former and current footballers experience clinically significant sleep disturbance, which is significantly associated with headaches and concussion history. Further research is needed to explore the long-term relationship between brain health and sleep in this population.
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