The Mayo data showed that 82 percent of NFL players under age 50 had abnormal narrowing and blockages in arteries, compared to the general population of the same age. This finding suggests that the former athletes face increased risk of experiencing high blood pressure, heart attack or stroke.

Very interesting indeed. I guess the bigger the guy the harder they fall kind of thing. When you think about it their bodies have been conditioned most of their lives and then poof… they retire and all that ends. Well, for the most part.

via Mayo Clinic

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NFL players show a much higher incidence of heart disease