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		<title>Former professional football player Merril Hoge encourages kids to play sports and parents to support them</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2019 12:48:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Certain NFL players, such as running backs and linebackers, are at an increased risk for mental health problems like depression and anxiety; players with longer careers are also at a higher risk for cognitive issues</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2019 14:37:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Playing organized sports decreases depression in boys, but not girls (Video)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2019 13:44:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Youth football helmets need more front padding (Video)</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/youth-football-helmets-need-more-front-padding-video/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:42:51 +0000</pubDate>
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