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The Hidden Brain Risks of Soccer: What Every Parent, Coach, and Player Needs to Know | Broken Brains Podcast
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Soccer is often viewed as one of the safest youth sports.
But what if one of its most fundamental skills—heading the ball—is causing damage that lasts a lifetime?
In this episode of Broken Brains, host Bruce Parkman explores the science behind repetitive brain trauma in soccer and why more researchers, physicians, and former professional players are sounding the alarm.
Bruce breaks down how repetitive headers—even those that don't result in a diagnosed concussion—can create cumulative brain damage over time. He discusses the growing body of research surrounding chronic…
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