A recent study found that some neurodegenerative causes of death (namely, AD and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) were four times higher in US National Football League players than in the general population.21 No such trend in the prevalence of Parkinson disease was noted. Paradoxically, the overall mortality rate of these retired players was substantially lower than that of the general population. Independent replication of the study should help to clarify this puzzling dissociation of outcomes.With the possibility of trading for a new quarterback looming, the Cardinals parted on Monday with one of their existing ones. The team released John Skelton, who started 17 games in three seasons with the team. That move could foreshadow the acquisition of Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer, a possible trade the Cardinals have been pursuing since last weekend.

He and Dallas center Brendan Haywood participated in a youth camp in St. Maarten. Brand and his production company, Milk and