The signs of early-onset dementia and ‘worrying’ footie link after Former Prem star Dean Windass’ diagnosis at 55

FORMER Premier League star Dean Windass has been diagnosed with dementia at the age of 55 – a condition known as early-onset dementia.

With an increasing number of studies linking repeated head injuries from heading the ball to increased risk of dementia, players say more needs to be done to support those with the neurodegenerative disease.

GettyDean Windass has early-onset dementia – which is dementia that develops in people under the age of 65[/caption] PAFormer Manchester...