Julie Stamm, clinical assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Kinesiology, discusses the risks and benefits of youth sports, including the presence of CTE in young individuals and the challenges in diagnosing concussions and CTE. The importance of minimizing head impacts and responsible coaching is emphasized, along with a preview of the upcoming episode on brain health and the preference for yoga.

Are some sports better than others for your child's brain? What do you need to know about concussions? Join me in conversation with Dr. Julie Stamm, neuroscientist and author of The Brain on Youth Sports: The Science, The Myths, and the Future as we discuss the joyful benefits of sports as well as some considerations. She even shares the sports she would most and least want her kids playing! Sponsored by Once Upon A Farm: Use code HUMANS at www.onceuponafarmorganics.com for 35% off your first subscription order. Everlywell: Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-homelab test at www.everlywell.com/HUMANS  KiwiCo: www.kiwico.com code HUMANS Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.