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The Football Players Health Study at Harvard University is a series of initiatives that focus on player health: the whole player, the whole life.

The Football Players Health Study at Harvard University is a series of studies that focus on the whole player, the whole life.

11/20/2025

In-Person Assessments (Atlanta):

Our new study, Playing, Living, Aging, And You: In-Person Assessments (PLAY-IPA), will focus on physiological assessments as well as sleep, physical, neurocognitive, and cardiovascular function.

Learn more: playersstudy.me/psap

11/19/2025

What should former players know about osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is often a treatable condition. Options, like physical therapy, regular exercise, dietary changes, medications, & injections, are available to help reduce pain & improve function. playersstudy.me/oafp

11/18/2025

"I've been a good teammate my whole life. This study gives me the opportunity to continue being a teammate with future players of the NFL and a teammate to players of teams I've never been on."

Ricardo Lockette
Former NFL Wide Receiver
Player Advisor, Football Players Health Study

11/17/2025

ACL tears frequently occur during the football playing years and may have important implications for long-term health.

Read more about our findings and takeaways for maintaining & improving your overall health. playersstudy.me/crb

11/16/2025

Are you a former NFL player? Your voice is important. Join more than 4,800 former players whose input shapes our research. No matter your position, seasons played, or health status – your input matters.

Join us and make a difference: https://playersstudy.me/joinps

11/14/2025

On World Diabetes Day, learn more about diabetes, your risks, and how to live a healthier life. diabetes.org/about-diabetes

11/12/2025

We’re currently studying the health of brothers of former NFL players. Brothers who have never played or did not play past college are eligible.

As we learn about their health, our research team aims to disentangle the biological, social, & football-related factors that shape men’s lives. Check out our active projects: playersstudy.me/psap

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11/11/2025

"We view the body from a holistic perspective, recognizing that different factors can play a part in a person’s overall health."

Sarah Hanson
Family Advisor, Football Players Health Study

11/10/2025

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. playersstudy.me/joinps

11/08/2025

Worried about a friend? Navigate a conversation using the ALEC model.

A: Ask how they are feeling.
L: Listen & give them your full attention.
E: Encourage them to focus on simple things that could improve how they feel.
C: Check in with them after your chat.

playersstudy.me/alec

11/06/2025

NFL Life Line: Confidential support, assistance, & hope.

If you are a member of the NFL family and are experiencing a personal or emotional crisis, you can talk to someone right now at (800) 506-0078 or chat online. Trained, professional counselors are standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

It’s free, confidential support for the entire NFL family, as well as independently operated by leading national providers of crisis counseling services.⁠ nfllifeline.org/

11/05/2025

Despite their long lifespans, are football players experiencing early aging and living with illness and disability for more years than non-football players?

Read our findings to learn more: playersstudy.me/eafp

Address

Countway Library/695 Huntington Avenue, Suite 659
Boston, MA
02115

Telephone

(617) 432-5000

Website

http://footballplayershealth.harvard.edu/

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