CTE Crossword

3. The ability to recall information, often impaired in conditions like CTE and Alzheimer's.
9. A neurodegenerative disorder primarily related to aging, often causing memory loss and cognitive decline.
11. A condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior, often seen in later stages of CTE or Alzheimer's disease.
12. Used to reduce the risk of brain injuries in sports.
13. Protocols that ensure athletes are fully recovered before returning to sports after a concussion.
14. The part of the brain responsible for coordination and balance.
15. A type of brain injury caused by a blow to the head, often leading to temporary symptoms like dizziness and confusion.

1. A type of disease that involves the progressive degeneration of the nervous system.
2. Part of the brain that controls basic life functions, including heart rate and breathing.
4. The potential for injury or harm, such as the risk of CTE in contact sports.
5. A sign or indication of a condition or disease, like memory loss or mood swings in CTE.
6. Abnormal clumps of protein found in the brains of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.
7. The largest part of the brain, responsible for thought, memory, and voluntary movement.
8. A progressive brain condition caused by repeated head injuries, common in contact sports.
10. Measures taken to avoid or reduce the risk of developing CTE.