Bruce Parkman on The Truth About Helmets & Brain Injury in Contact Sports | Broken Brains Podcast

Send us Fan MailBruce Parkman breaks down the limitations of helmets in contact sports and explains why they fail to prevent brain injury. This episode highlights the importance of understanding brain mechanics and improving safety practices.In This Episode, We Cover:The limitations of helmets in preventing brain injury The true purpose of helmets Repetitive head impacts and long-term damage Misconceptions around sports safety How to better protect athletes Key Takeaways:Helmets protect the skull—not the brain Repetitive impacts cause long-term damage Safety requires more than protective gear Awareness is critical for 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 Introduction to Helmets and Brain Safety02:54 The Limitations of Helmets in Contact Sports05:47 The Misconceptions Surrounding Helmet SafetyProduced by Security Halt Media