After Chris Johnson's Diagnosis: What NFL Fans Need to Know About ALS, CTE, & Football

Following Chris Johnson's ALS diagnosis, one question has been on the minds of football fans everywhere: (Donate to ALS Research in Honor of CJ2K: https://fundraise.massgeneralbrigham.org/fundraiser/7373630?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio) Is there really a connection between football and ALS? To answer that question, we sat down with Dr. Jinsy Andrews, Director of the ALS Clinic and Director of Clinical Trials at NYU Langone Health, to discuss what the latest medical research actually says. In this conversation, we cover: 🏈 Why NFL players have been found to have a higher risk of ALS 🧠 What researchers believe may contribute to that increased risk 📊 The difference between an association and proving a cause 🧬 The latest breakthroughs in ALS research, gene therapy, and early detection 💙 Why Chris Johnson's diagnosis has brought renewed attention to the disease 🔬 What football players, families, and fans should know moving forward Our goal is to provide an evidence-based conversation—not speculation—about one of the most important health topics facing the football community today. If you found this interview informative, please consider liking the video, subscribing to A to Z Sports, and sharing it with someone who would benefit from understanding the latest ALS research. #ALS #ChrisJohnson #NFL #Football #Titans #LouGehrigsDisease #SportsMedicine For MORE TITANS COVERAGE follow us here: www.atozsports.com/nashville Podcasts: www.atozsports.com/podcasts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atozsportsna... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atozsports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AtoZSports TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atozsportsnas... #Titans #TennesseeTitans #NFLFootball