The Football Players Health Study at Harvard University

Calling all former NFL players. Join more than 4,500 of your fellow players in the largest study of living NFL alumni. Whether you played for one season or several, were on the practice squad or a starting player, and whether you are healthy or face health challenges, we need YOUR participation to make make a different in former player health. Sign up by filling out our contact form: https://lnkd.in/e3p_XnAd #NFLFamily #AthleteResearch #FootballForLife #NFLStudy #RetiredNFL #HealthResearch #PlayersStudy #NFL⁠ #NFLLife #NFLAlumni #PlayerHealth #NFLPA #NFLPAFraternity

Our Study - Multiple Initiatives, One Goal Former NFL players, you all know by now the starting point to participate is to fill out our contact form. After you complete our first questionnaire, there are multiple possibilities for further engagement which you may be eligible for: 0ur study of brothers of players, hypertension, early aging, biodata samples, and more. Check out our active projects to read the full list. https://lnkd.in/ebMm-qKh #PlayersStudy #NFL⁠ #NFLLife #NFLAlumni #PlayerHealth #NFLPA #NFLPAFraternity

Game on. This fall, we join thousands of football fans in celebrating the NFL season. Our work continues - through all seasons - to understand the myriad of conditions and also benefits of a career in football. Our all-star, spectacular team has been dedicated to this work since 2014. Let's cheer them on along with our champion players this season. https://lnkd.in/eJ6A78Ks #PlayersStudy #NFL⁠ #NFLLife #NFLAlumni #PlayerHealth #NFLPA #NFLPAFraternity

Show your teammates that you care. Former NFL players, we know how much you appreciate teammates from your playing days. Participating in our study can support them — & the next generation of players. Fill out our form & and we'll let you know how participate. https://lnkd.in/e3p_XnAd #PlayersStudy #NFL⁠ #NFLLife #NFLAlumni #PlayerHealth #NFLPA #NFLPAFraternity

Make a Game Plan for Your Health: Blood Pressure Screening Former NFL players: Get your blood pressure checked on regular basis. This can be done at your doctor's office or by using an at-home blood pressure cuff. https://lnkd.in/eQMijYgy #PlayersStudy #NFL⁠ #NFLLife #NFLAlumni #PlayerHealth #NFLPA #NFLPAFraternity #KnowYourOverUnder #HeartHealth

Former players, we have a section just for you on our website. Read our study results, as well as findings, resources, and discover all the ways you can participate. You'll also find answers to frequently asked questions. https://lnkd.in/ezAQuWXW #PlayersStudy #NFL⁠ #NFLLife #NFLAlumni #PlayerHealth #NFLPA #NFLPAFraternity

Did you know? Currently, CTE can only be diagnosed after death, via an autopsy. When living former players are diagnosed with CTE by healthcare providers, there are consequences. Our analysis found that former NFL players who had received diagnoses of CTE were more likely to report sleep apnea, diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions that independently cause cognitive problems that are often treatable. If you have been diagnosed with CTE, call a doctor or specialist who can provide quality, evidence-based healthcare and help to check if the symptoms stem from other treatable conditions. https://lnkd.in/gu_RFEuj #PlayersStudy #NFL⁠ #NFLLife #NFLAlumni #PlayerHealth #NFLPA #NFLPAFraternity #Concussion #CTE #BrainHealth

FEM-FL, or Family Experiences Managing Football Lives, is a research initiative focused on the partners and spouses of current and former NFL players. We are studying how these relationships affect many aspects of partners’ lives, including their physical, mental, and emotional health, as well as their careers. https://lnkd.in/d8sg5-T #FEMFL #NFLExperience #NFLWives #FootballWife #NFLLife #WomenOfTheNFL #NFLWomen #NFLCommunity #NFLSisterhood

Blood Pressure & Concussion Our study examined the impact of a football career on blood pressure. We've found that those reporting high numbers of concussions during playing years were almost twice as likely to report high blood pressure post-career. These effects were especially true in players under 40. https://lnkd.in/eqQVZSAK #KnowYourOverUnder #PlayersStudy #NFL⁠ #NFLLife #NFLAlumni #PlayerHealth #NFLPA #NFLPAFraternity #HeartHealth

Your privacy & confidentiality are important. All the information that you share is de-identified. We have a Certificate of Confidentiality issued by the NIH. The NFLPA has no role in the design & conduct of our research, data analysis, or manuscripts. https://lnkd.in/ekreSXTd #PlayersStudy #NFL⁠ #NFLLife #NFLAlumni #PlayerHealth #NFLPA #NFLPAFraternity