Advertisement

Should ‘headers’ be banned?

Should we ban heading the ball? A new study finds that there may well indeed be a connection betw...

Share this article

13.24 12 Dec 2024


Should ‘headers’ be banned?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

13.24 12 Dec 2024


Should we ban heading the ball?

A new study finds that there may well indeed be a connection between heading the ball and dementia, with a large percentage of former players having developed the illness.

So, is it time to ban headers altogether?

Professor Willie Stewart, Consultant Neuropathologist, at the University of Glasgow and more join Andrea to discuss.


Read more about

Lunchtime Live Highlights

Related Episodes

The By-Elections: Polls, Parti...

00:25:16

The By-Elections: Polls, Parties and the Polymarket Betting Controversy

Newstalk Daily

00:25:16


Former Trump ally warns of “po...

00:06:41

Former Trump ally warns of “politcal revolution” if he sends troops into Iran

The Hard Shoulder

00:06:41


Ambulance strike updates - whe...

00:05:07

Ambulance strike updates - where are things at the moment?

The Hard Shoulder

00:05:07


‘Tradfluencer’ Sharon Shannon...

00:10:14

‘Tradfluencer’ Sharon Shannon on her upcoming documentary

The Hard Shoulder

00:10:14