Death of Mike Herrion has raised worries over the heart health of big men . Researchers looked at all active NFL players from 12 teams in 2007 . Players were less likely to smoke or have blood - sugar problems than other men . Health.com : NFL players are more likely to have prehypertension than other men .
Death of Mike Herrion has raised worries over the heart health of big men . Researchers looked at all active NFL players from 12 teams in 2007 . Players were less likely to smoke or have blood - sugar problems than other men . NFL players are more likely to have prehypertension than other men .