Episode 34 Season 7: Brain Wash, Golden Genes, and The Chief Bubble Dude to chat BUBBLES!
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The episode discusses new research on brain health and recovery following head impacts, emphasizing the importance of neuroprotection in sports.
Send us Fan Mail When the brain gets knocked, it fights back—at least for a while. We open with new research that uses ALPS MRI to watch the glymphatic “waste rivers” of the brain as they surge after repeated head impacts and then falter when the system is pushed too far. That real-time look at fluid flow explains why early symptoms can be misleading and why rest, recovery windows, and better sideline calls aren’t just policy—they’re neuroprotection. We talk sports protocols, long-term risk, ...
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