Linemen are at significant risk for metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance compared with other positions. This may be predictive of future health problems in Division 1 collegiate football players, especially linemen
There is a strong association between obesity and both metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in Division 1 collegiate football players
football lineman found to have increased heart dysfunction (increased left ventricular hypertrophy and increased left ventricular mass) and hypertension, compared to all other positions, throughout one season.
Article discusses the immunoexcitotoxic process involved in chronic TBI. This is likely to be the underlying process involved in NFL and other football players delayed neurological effects. A similar process has been see in combat veterans returning from the theatre.
82% of retired NFL players <50 have statistically significant more blockage of arteries than the general population. n-3 in this study was shown to improve the lipid profile in these individuals. Inflammation needs to be addressed