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Kids, Sports & the Concussed Brain

Kids, Sports & the Concussed Brain

FromChasing Life


Kids, Sports & the Concussed Brain

FromChasing Life

ratings:
Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Oct 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

From the NFL to youth soccer, sports teams have been forced to reckon with decades of research showing the risks of repeated blows to the head through contact sports. At the same time, participation in organized team sports has been found to be extremely beneficial for the developing brain. So how should parents square those facts and find a safe middle ground for their kids? In this episode, Sanjay speaks to Julie Stamm, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Kinesiology and author of the book “The Brain on Youth Sports.” She explains why even those who don’t play sports should be aware of the risks and shares tips on how we all can keep our heads protected.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
Released:
Oct 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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