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Dr. Gary Steinberg: How to Improve Brain Health & Offset Neurodegeneration

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Exploring the Benefits and Risks of Sports and Brain Health

The chapter delves into the risks and benefits of contact sports like football and rugby, discussing concerns around head injuries and concussions, especially in soccer and heading. It highlights the evolving evidence of brain regeneration and recovery, focusing on breakthroughs in treatments like stem cell therapy and nerve stimulation post-stroke. The conversation also covers the concept of neuroplasticity in both children and adults, emphasizing the potential for recovery and healing through methods like constraint therapy and physical exercise.

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