Unfortunately, soccer players pay a price every time they make this move, a new study argues. Bouncing a soccer ball off your head disrupts a person’s brain even if it doesn’t result in a ...

More information: The acute effects of non-concussive head impacts on brain microstructure, chemistry and function in male soccer players: A pilot randomised controlled trial., Sports Medicine ...

Heading a soccer ball alters the brain, new research spearheaded by the University of Sydney has found, despite having no immediate impact on cognition.   ...

Key Takeaways Heading a soccer ball causes subtle brain changes associated with injuryMRI scans show altered chemistry in a brain region associated with motor controlBlood tests reveal slightly ...