Posted on: Thursday, 7 August 2008, 12:01 CDT WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When you see professional football players on the field they appear invincible, but life after football often means they may be more vulnerable to health problems than the fans watching them every Sunday. Research suggests that some pro-football players, especially the largest ones, face increased risks for cardiovascular disease. That's why former Washington Redskin Dexter Manley, New York Giants former quarterback Joe Pisarchik and more than 70 other retired NFL players will be screened for a variety of health-related issues August 9 & 10 at The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates and at nearby Heart Check Washington DC. Screenings will include EBCT calcium scanning to identify the risk of heart disease as well as...
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