This episode includes an update from Dr. Nowinski sharing new research about the prevalence of CTE published after the episode first went live in February.

Let’s be honest, Americans love to watch a contact sport. We cheer at hockey fights, make highlight reels of the most brutal football tackles, yell, “kill him!” When our favorite wrestlers get their opponent in a headlock. We know massive hits can take a toll on the old noggin', but as it turns out, it might just be the lesser hits that happen over and over and over again that are causing more damage to the most people. 

This week on the show, we’re talking to former college football player and WWE wrestler, Dr. Chris Nowinski, about chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the show notes.

Have a question for Laurel? Click here, email it to HealthWanted@WABE.org,  or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!

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This episode includes an update from Dr. Nowinski sharing new research about the prevalence of CTE published after the episode first went live in February.
Let&rsquo;s be honest, Americans love to watch a contact sport. We cheer at hockey fights, make highlight reels of the most brutal football tackles, yell, &ldquo;kill him!&rdquo; When our favorite wrestlers get their opponent in a headlock. We know massive hits can take a toll on the old noggin', but as it turns out, it might just be the lesser hits that happen over and over and over again that are causing more damage to the most people.&nbsp;
This week on the show, we&rsquo;re talking to former college football player and WWE&nbsp;wrestler, Dr. Chris Nowinski, about chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the <a href="https://sph.emory.edu/news/health-wanted-cte">show notes</a>.
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Health Wanted&nbsp;brings you each week&rsquo;s need-to-know public health headlines and breaks down the science behind trending topics. Host Laurel Bristow, MSc, draws on her experience as an infectious disease researcher and epidemiologist to cover everything from Ozempic to the ozone, interviewing experts and answering your questions, all in pursuit of better health.
A collaboration between WABE and the Emory Rollins School of Public Health.
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This public health show is intended solely for general information purposes, and is not intended to provide medical advice, to be used in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease or other conditions. The information in the show should not be relied upon in a manner that would either delay medical treatment or result in unnecessary medical treatment. Always consult a physician or health care provider with your health or treatment concerns.