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Mothers across America are facing a difficult decision: whether to let their sons play football. Brain science has revealed an increasing correlation between head trauma, concussions and CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encepholopathy). Professional football players have (post-mortem) been diagnosed with CTE, a devastating, non-curable disease that causes severe headaches, memory-loss, depression, and sadly, suicide. Moreover, children--who play by the same rules as adults--incur the same repeated damage in brains that still developing. The country's most popular sport stands at an impending moment of decision for all coaches, parents, and children. The future of the sport will be decided in the coming years.

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A veteran of more than 30 years in the book publishing industry, David Balog spent 15 of those years at the Dana Foundation in New York City. There he worked with leading brain scientists and doctors to develop the Dana Sourcebook of Brain Science. The book was widely used in schools, churches, social work settings, and in the home. The brain has been called the most remarkable creation in the known universe. Maintaining brain health remains critical to learning and building productive lives.

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