EP 118: The Brain Health Test Everyone Should Be Doing

  *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-6a09fa52-3384-83ec-bcd5-81d7a7da6fc8-0" data-turn-id-container= "request-6a09fa52-3384-83ec-bcd5-81d7a7da6fc8-0" data-testid= "conversation-turn-6" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> What if we approached brain health the same way we approach our dental checkups or yearly eye exams? Most people wait until they're dealing with brain fog, concussion symptoms, cognitive decline, or burnout before paying attention to their brain health. But by the time symptoms show up, changes may have already been happening behind the scenes for years. In this episode, we're diving into why proactive brain health assessments could completely change the future of concussion recovery, cognitive performance, and neurodegenerative disease prevention. From EEGs and eye-tracking technology to the impact of subconcussive hits in sport, this conversation explores what's possible when we stop being reactive and start paying attention before things go wrong. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: Why brain health baselines may become as important as annual physicals How tools like EEGs, saccadic eye testing, and reflex assessments can measure cognitive function What subconcussive hits may be doing to the brain even without a diagnosed concussion Why supporting your brain health now could impact your recovery and resilience later in life Your brain is involved in every single thing you do — and this episode might just change the way you think about caring for it. Let's connect!   Instagram:  @natasha.wilch https://www.instagram.com/natasha.wilch/ Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.natasha-wilch.com   Join the Clinician's Edge to have Your Weekly Taste of Neuro Wisdom  here: https://www.natashawilch.com/clinicians-edge   Join the Concussion Mini School and Membership! Get the support and resources you need for concussion recovery: https://www.natashawilch.com/concussionminischool