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Can headbanging cause brain damage?i'm the lead vocalist in a metal band. will my headbanging cause permanent damage to my brain or lower my iq?
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Yes on both counts: If you bang your head hard enough and long enough you might end up some of the football players and cause permanent damage.
Answered 4/7/2013
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Headbanging: Yes. You can do severe damage to your brain by repeated blows which would result in decreased iq.
Answered 5/20/2013
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