79. Linda is an advocate for CTE and would love to do something in Harry Leary's name for awareness

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79. Linda Leary Taylor explains that she is an advocate for CTE awareness and that she would love to have something in Harry’s name - she believes that CTE is what ultimately killed him or led to his demise.

🧠 Long-Term Side Effects of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
CTE is a progressive brain condition caused by repeated head trauma, often seen in athletes and military personnel. Its symptoms typically emerge years or even decades after the injuries and worsen over time. 

Here’s a breakdown of the long-term effects:

🧩 Cognitive Impairments
Memory loss
Difficulty thinking clearly
Trouble with planning and decision-making
Mild cognitive impairment that may progress to dementia

😔 Mood and Behavioral Changes
Depression and anxiety
Impulsivity and aggression
Emotional instability
Apathy or lack of motivation
Suicidal thoughts or behavior

🧍‍♂️ Motor Function Decline
Balance and coordination issues
Tremors and involuntary muscle movements
Parkinsonism-like symptoms (slow movement, speech difficulties)
Motor neuron disease symptoms (difficulty walking, speaking, swallowing, breathing)

🧬 Neurological Degeneration
Permanent destruction of nerve cells
Build-up of abnormal tau proteins
Brain atrophy (wasting away of brain tissue)
These symptoms can severely impact daily life, relationships, and independence. While CTE itself isn’t fatal, its complications—especially mental health challenges—can be life-threatening if not managed properly.
We invite you to listen to our conversation about BMX legend Harry Leary, with his sister Linda Leary Taylor and Kyle A. Huffman while walking over the London Bridge in Lake Havasu City, AZ.

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I'm an advocate for the CTE and I honestly would love to have something in
honestly would love to have something in Harry's name. I believe that's what
Harry's name. I believe that's what ultimately probably killed him. I mean,
ultimately probably killed him. I mean, what led to his demise? I think that
what led to his demise? I think that there is enough sound evidence to
there is enough sound evidence to support [crying]
support [crying] that theory.

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