In this episode, Dr. Randel Swanson, Physiatrist from the University of Pennsylvania, will explain why traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors are at an increased risk of developing age related cognitive decline and what can be done to approach risk mitigation to deal with this issue. In addition, Dr. Swanson will provide evidence based research to find out more about how to maximize brain health.

Please see below for resources:

Dietary Guidelines, 2020-2025: https://health.gov/our-work/food-nutrition/current-dietary-guidelines

Physical Activity Guidelines: https://health.gov/our-work/physical-activity/current-guidelines

Dr. Swanson is a board-certified Physiatrist, with sub-specialty certification in Brain Injury Medicine. Dr. Swanson’s clinical practice centers on the Neurological Rehabilitation of patients with Acquired Brain Injury, both at Penn and within the VA's Polytrauma/TBI System of Care. His goal is to assist patients in achieving optimal return of neurological function following all forms of Brain Injury (including Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Anoxic Brain Injury, Cerebral Vascular Accidents (Stroke), Brain Tumors, Movement Disorders and Neurodegenerative Disorders) through a combination of clinical practice and scientific research. Dr. Swanson also runs a research laboratory within the VA's Center for Neurotrauma, Neurodegeneration and Restoration (CNNR), and is a member of Penn's Center for Brain Injury and Repair (CBIR).