They played for their country in their 20s. By their 40s, they had early onset dementia after playing this physical sport

They played for their country in their 20s. By their 40s, they had early onset dementia after playing this physical sport

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — By the time Alix Popham had reached his late 30s, he was finding some day-to-day tasks confusing and difficult. Popham’s wife, Mel, would have a conversation with her husband and an hour later he would have “no recollection,” he tells CNN Sport. “I was putting it down to kids,

They played for their country in their 20s. By their 40s, they had early onset dementia after playing this physical sport

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — By the time Alix Popham had reached his late 30s, he was finding some day-to-day tasks confusing and difficult. Popham’s wife, Mel, would have a conversation with her husband and an hour later he would have “no recollection,” he tells CNN Sport. “I was putting it down to kids, everyday living – I was making excuses,” says Popham, now a 44-year-old father of three and business owner. Then in September 2019, Popham wen…

They played for their country in their 20s. By their 40s, they had early onset dementia after playing this highly physical sport

Alix Popham and Lenny Woodard realized something was very wrong after they retired. Now, these ex-rugby stars are trying to warn others about a danger in the sport.