Repetitive Brain Trauma, CTE & Mental Health: What Athletes Need to Know

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In this episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman sits down with researchers Gracie Recht and Claire Buddenbaum to unpack the hidden dangers of repetitive brain trauma in contact sports. They explore the mental health crisis emerging in former athletes, the science behind Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome (TES), and the urgent need for more research—especially involving women. With personal stories and cutting-edge findings, this conversation sheds light on how education, prevention, and awareness can protect future generations from the long-term effects of neurotrauma.

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