By Brian Chan, Business & Science Editor
• February 20, 2026
Some of the traditionally associated symptoms of chronic traumatic encephalopathy —a degenerative brain disease most attributed with football and other contact sports — include depression, aggressive behavior, memory loss and even suicidal thoughts.
But a recent study from Boston University’s CTE Center just added another feature to the list: dementia.
Former New England Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson joined the Boston University Center for Psychological Rehabilitation and CTE Research Center at WBUR City Space Oct. 9 to discuss his mental health journey after suffering repeated head trauma.
By Nicole Abrams, Investigative Editor
• July 7, 2025
One of the main obstacles scientists face when dealing with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a brain disorder likely caused by repeated head injuries, is diagnosing it in the first place.
Currently,...
In recent years, the NFL has taken its foot off the pedal of progress in tackling issues related to the lack of diversity and the treatment of Black players. Many see Super Bowl LVII's rank as a chance of redemption— but does a lucky lineup really warrant that kind of commendable merit?
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders awarded Boston University associate professor of neurology Michael Alosco a two-year $460,000 grant to study the chronic traumatic encephalopathy brain disease.
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, is an undiagnosable, incurable condition found in individuals, particularly athletes, who have suffered repetitive brain injuries. Currently, the disease can only...
The National Football League has been a source of joy for many people in America since its inception. Getting ahold of me on Sundays can be a problem, because I am usually fixed on my TV, checking my fantasy...
On today’s episode, “On the Mind,” we’re taking a closer look at mental health. We’ll cover a letter from Massachusetts delegates calling for mental health support for Puerto Ricans, a Boston University listening session on mental health on campus, and a new study on CTE.
