The Hidden Brain Trauma Affecting Military Service Members | Bruce Parkman

Send us Fan MailWhat if military brain trauma isn't limited to combat, explosions, or diagnosed concussions?In this solo episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman examines the growing concern surrounding repetitive head impacts among military and Coast Guard service members, including the potential effects associated with high-speed boat operations and repeated exposure to waves and impacts.Bruce discusses emerging research, findings from brain imaging, work involving the military brain bank, new technologies designed to detect neurological changes earlier, and why protecting service members may ultimately require changes in both policy and military culture.🎧 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 The Hidden Brain Trauma Affecting Service Members01:55 What Brain Scans Are Revealing in Coast Guard Personnel03:51 High-Speed Boats, Waves and Repetitive Brain Trauma09:03 Inside Military Brain Research and the Brain Bank11:57 New Technology for Detecting Brain Changes Earlier14:52 Why Military Policy and Culture Need to Change17:46 The Future of Military Brain Health and Treatment20:56 Awareness, Support and Preventing Further Damage23:58 Progress, Policy and Hope for the FutureBrain Health Golf Openhttps://givebutter.com/brain-health-golf-open-5vzj5v 3rd Annual International Summit on Repetitive Brain Traumahttps://givebutter.com/brain-health-golf-open-5vzj5vProduced by Security Halt Media