Bruce Parkman on CTE, Brain Damage, and Preventing Repetitive Head Trauma | Broken Brains Podcast

Send us Fan MailWhat 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 Reducing contact can prevent long-term harm Awareness is the first step toward prevention 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts  📲 Be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to support brain health awareness and bring real treatments to those who need them most. Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman FoundationSupport The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today!https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW! https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/ Chapters:00:00 What Is CTE? Understanding Brain Damage Basics 02:52 How Repetitive Head Impacts Cause Brain Injury 06:09 Preventing CTE in Youth and Contact Sports 09:02 Brain Healing, Recovery, and HopeProduced by Security Halt Media