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Dr. Allison Breger: Repetitive Brain Trauma, Sleep, and the Hidden Risks Facing Young Athletes. Ep.77
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What happens when brain trauma starts earlier than we realize—and recovery never truly begins?
In this episode of The Broken Brains Podcast, host Bruce Parkman sits down with neurobiologist Dr. Allison Breger to examine the growing crisis of repetitive brain trauma in youth sports and military environments. They explore how repeated head impacts, poor sleep, and cumulative exposure affect mental health, neurobiology, and long-term brain function.
This conversation highlights the risks facing young athletes—especially in gymnastics and non-contact sports—the overlooked role of…
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