1. “Soccer icon Brandi Chastain to donate brain for CTE research” i

2. U.S. soccer icon Brandi Chastain has promised to donate her brain to Boston University for research into Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE. The degenerative brain disease can result in Alzheimer's-like symptoms such as memory loss, rage and mood swings. Scientists believe CTE occurs when repeated hits to the head lead to a buildup of the abnormal protein called tau in the brain. In a statement, the two-time Women's World Cup champion said she hoped her donation would change soccer for the better. "I hope my experience in soccer and what I am able to give back helps put soccer in a better place than it was when I started.” A 2013 study found that players who frequently headed the ball had brain abnormalities similar to people who suffered from concussions. The study found that soccer players headed the ball six to 12 times per game, while the ball was traveling 50 mph or faster. Players likely headed the ball 30 or more times during every practice. Chastain has also been heavily involved in the Safer Soccer campaign, aimed at eliminating heading in soccer for kids under the age of 14. Last November, U.S. Soccer prohibited headers for children under 11, limiting the move to players between the ages of 11 and 13.

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