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[HCSUK](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/author/hcsuk) Jun 20, 2017 1:00:00 AM We mentioned earlier this year about a documentary presented by Alan Shearer into the possible connection between footballing, specifically "heading" the ball and dementia. Alan has been in Scotland to film some of the documentary which is due to be aired on the BBC later this year. 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