How to reduce the risk of dementia from concussion and TBI.

In this episode of the Better Brain Fitness podcast, Dr. Wood takes the lead addressing a question from Pamela in Seattle about the long-term effects of early life concussions, outlining the various lifestyle, nutritional, and medical factors that can help mitigate the potential impact on brain health and cognitive function later in life.

Main topics and questions addressed:

• The influence of environment, education, and support on brain development after early injury

• The role of physical activity and aerobic exercise in improving cognitive function and symptoms

• The importance of sleep, stress reduction, and addressing chronic inflammation

• The potential impact of concussions on pituitary function and the need for hormonal screening

• The connection between migraines and concussions, and the protective role of an ancestral diet and lifestyle

• The effectiveness of elimination diets for chronic conditions with inflammatory or autoimmune components

• The importance of gut health and the blood-brain barrier in the context of concussions and migraines