Players Health Study
@PlayersStudy
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The Football Players Health Study at Harvard University is a series of initiatives that examines all aspects of #NFL #playerhealth throughout playing years.
Boston, MA
Joined July 2014
Going to the NFLPA Summer Getaway? We'll be there too!. Be sure to talk with our staff about the study and attend our Learning Lab: How to Protect the Health of the NFL Family Unit: Actions for Players and Their Partners on 7/25 @ 3pm. More details coming soon.
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Become part of our team. Tell us about your health & unique playing experience in the NFL. We're studying players over the course of their lifetime in order to develop interventions to improve their health & wellbeing. Join our team:
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We're studying the health of NFL players over several years. Why? To learn about how health changes over time and develop ways to improve the health and wellbeing of former NFL players. #PlayersStudy #NFL #NFLLife #NFLAlumni #NFLPA #NFLPAFraternity
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Studying biomarkers of disease in NFL players via biospecimen (blood & saliva) samples. Our new study measures cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory, & endocrine biomarkers. Read more: #PlayersStudy #NFL #NFLAlumni #NFLPA #NFLPAFraternity
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How does your unique playing experience impact your health? Many research programs focus exclusively on one health concern. We're studying players over the course of their lifetime to develop interventions to improve health and wellbeing. Join us:
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Privacy & Confidentiality: Only a limited number of our researchers have access to your information. It won't be shared with the NFLPA or any other organization or entity. We're not a part of lawsuits or settlements, or insurance plans.
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Research shows that a strong personal social network can have remarkable benefits for one’s health & quality of life. For NFL players, one possible reason is that the team-based, fraternal culture of competitive football persists after their career ends.
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We'll see you in a few weeks at the NFLPA Summer Getaway. Our staff will be there to chat about the study, and you can attend our Learning Lab: How to Protect the Health of the NFL Family Unit: Actions for Players and Their Partners. Follow us for more details.
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Privacy & Confidentiality: No other entity, including the NFLPA, has a role in the design and conduct of our research; the collection, management, analysis & interpretation of the data. We also make the decisions on manuscripts and publication.
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Whether you are transitioning out of the league or transitioned out years ago, you can still be part of a team. We're the largest study of living former NFL players that is studying their total health & wellbeing. Join us and be part of the team.
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By the players, for the players. As the largest study of living former NFL players, we focus on the whole player. We're examining health conditions & concerns identified by former players with the goal of improving player health & wellbeing. Find out more:
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Reminder: Privacy & confidentiality are important to us. Avoid sharing any private information on social media platforms. To protect your confidentiality, it's best to say you support the @PlayersStudy in general, & avoid statements like, "I filled out the questionnaire."
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Former players: Did you know we have a website section just for you? .Learn about our results, find resources, and learn ways to improve your health & wellbeing. You'll also see FAQs, information on privacy & security, as well as ways you can participate.
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Knowing what I know now: If I were leaving the league, I would take advantage of the free YMCA membership & use the NFL hospital network to stay on top of any health issues, especially orthopedic. Ernie Conwell.Former NFL Tight End.Player Advisor, Football Players Health Study
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How is the @PlayersStudy different?. We are studying living former NFL players over the course of their lifetime. We share results with the community to help players have the information needed to make the best decisions about their health.
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Blood pressure: Top number (over) is the pressure in your arteries when your heart is pumping. Bottom number (under) is the pressure when the heart is relaxed between beats. Monitoring it sets you on the road to better health. #KnowYourOverUnder
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Make a game plan for your health. .Review our research-based tips to be proactive about your current and future health. ..#PlayersStudy #NFL #NFLLife #NFLAlumni #PlayerHealth #NFLPA #NFLPAFraternity #MensHealth #MensHealthMonth
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Do you have questions about the study? Or maybe you want to find out how to participate? . Get in contact with us: players@footballplayershealth.harvard.edu. #PlayersStudy #NFL #NFLLife #NFLAlumni #PlayerHealth #NFLPA #NFLPAFraternity
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We listen: Input from former players is the foundation of our work. Their top health concerns are our highest research priorities. Pictured: .Herman Taylor, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA.Director of Player Engagement and Education. Julius Thomas .Player Advisor.
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Does the age when you started playing football affect your health years after you leave the League? We posed questions to our cohort of players about the age they began playing football and their post-career health. Findings:
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