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More studies show younger athletes across sports are at risk of developing brain disease

Julie Stamm researches CTE at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and authored a book called, “The Brain on Youth Sports: The Science, the Myths, and the Future.” During a recent interview with WPR’s “Central Time,” Stamm said the new Boston University study adds to other research undermining a misconception that CTE is only a concern for professional athletes.

“We know that’s not the case,” said Stamm, a clinical assistant professor in the university’s Department of Kinesiology.