Traumatic Brain Injury is a major cause of death, disability, and cognitive decline. Thankfully, evolving research is helping us protect our heads and lessen the long-term impacts of TBIs.

In this episode of ‘Your Brain On…’ we discuss:

• The effects and symptoms of TBI, from mild concussions to more severe head injuries
• What actually happens to your brain when you sustain a TBI
• The links between TBI and neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive impairment
• The prevalence of TBI in military personnel and sportspeople, and how we’re improving protective technologies
• Steps to take after experiencing concussions or head traumas
• How brain-healthy preventative lifestyle habits can lessen the long-term impacts of TBI

Our guest for this episode is Dr. David Brody, MD, PhD, Chief Science Officer/Chief Innovation Officer, Center for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD.

Dr. Brody is a pre-eminent researcher of traumatic brain injuries, particularly in military personnel who experience TBIs during combat.