About this episode

Bruce Parkman discusses the causes and prevention of CTE and brain damage related to repetitive head trauma.

Send us Fan Mail What is really causing CTE—and can it be prevented? In this episode, Bruce Parkman discusses: What CTE is and why it matters The role of repetitive head impacts Brain trauma in youth sports The science behind tau proteins Behavioral and psychological effects Prevention strategies for athletes and parents Key Takeaways: CTE is a condition diagnosed after death Repetitive impacts are the root cause Most damage occurs in youth sports ...

Topics covered

• CTE
• brain damage
• repetitive head trauma
• youth sports
• prevention strategies
• tau proteins
• behavioral effects

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