CTE Isn't the Only Risk: How Repeated Head Impacts Increase the Risk of ALS, Parkinson's & Dementia

Everyone has heard about CTE.But what if that's only one piece of the puzzle?In this episode, former NFL player Paul Frase and former professional rodeo athlete Corey Berry examine growing research connecting repeated head impacts and blast exposure to neurodegenerative diseases including ALS, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and more.From football and rodeo to soccer, boxing, hockey, rugby, military service, and domestic violence, they discuss why brain trauma isn't confined to one sport—and why education may be the greatest form of prevention.If you're an athlete, parent, coach, veteran, first responder, caregiver, or simply want to better understand brain health, this conversation could change how you think about repeated head impacts forever.Everyone knows about CTE—but far fewer people realize that repeated head impacts may also increase the risk of ALS, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and other neurodegenerative conditions.In this episode of the HeadRush Podcast, former NFL player Paul Frase and former professional rodeo athlete Corey Berry explore the expanding body of research surrounding repeated head impacts (RHI), repeated blast exposure (RBE), and long-term brain health.The discussion covers:• Why CTE is only part of the brain injury conversation• The connection between repeated head impacts and ALS, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia• Why football isn't the only sport at risk• Brain trauma in soccer, rodeo, hockey, rugby, boxing, military service, and domestic violence survivors• Why age of first exposure matters• Genetics, hormones, inflammation, and recovery• Personal stories from decades in professional sports• Hope through education, research, treatment, and faithThe HeadRush Podcast exists to educate, raise awareness, and provide hope for individuals and families affected by brain trauma.Please Follow, Subscribe, Like, Share, and Leave a Review. Every share helps someone learn that brain injuries are treatable, brain health matters, and hope is real.Thank You to Our SponsorsThe HeadRush Podcast is made possible through the generous support of:• Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation• Millennium Health Centers• Millennium Health Store• Paradise Behavioral Health – Brain Well Program• MC Wellness – Cristal Clark, MA, LPC-S• Vielight, Inc. — Learn more about photobiomodulation (PBM) and save 10% by using discount code HEADRUSHVL.• Ambio Life Sciences