# @nyulangonehealth on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=GY54Sk_n08E
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66999164-nyulangonehealth-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-06-18T14:00:19.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NYU Langone Health (@nyulangone) — https://gondola.cc/nyulangone

## Caption

With the World Cup underway, conversations about concussions and brain health are taking center stage. 

In this special World Cup episode of The Future You, host and Men’s Health and Women’s Health editorial director Richard Dorment is joined by former U.S. Men’s National Team star and concussion advocate Taylor Twellman and Dr. Matthew Apicella of NYU Langone Health to discuss head injuries in sports, concussion recovery, and long-term brain health. 

Twellman reflects on the repeated concussions that ended his professional soccer career and inspired his advocacy for stronger concussion protocols. Dr. Apicella explains what happens in the brain during a concussion, the symptoms athletes, parents, and coaches should never ignore, and why early recognition and rehabilitation are critical. 

Whether you're a player, parent, coach, or fan, this episode offers practical insights into one of the most important health conversations in sports today. 

What You'll Learn: 
• What happens in the brain during a concussion 
• Symptoms that may signal a concussion and when to seek care 
• Why concussion recovery has changed dramatically in recent years 
• The risks of returning to play too soon 
• What parents should know about youth soccer and heading the ball 
• The long-term effects of repetitive head impacts 
• How sleep, exercise, and cardiovascular health support brain health 
• Emerging advances in concussion diagnosis and rehabilitation 

Featured Guests: 
⚽ Taylor Twellman – Former U.S. Men’s National Team player, MLS MVP, broadcaster, and concussion advocate 
🩺 Dr. Matthew Apicella – Sports Medicine and Concussion Specialist at NYU Langone Health 

🔗 Learn more about Dr. Apicella: https://nyulangone.org/doctors/1215557582/matthew-apicella 

📍 Brought to you by Men’s Health, Women’s Health, and NYU Langone Health as part of The Future You. 

Chapters: 
00:00 Why Taylor Twellman Became a Concussion Advocate 
01:57 Meet Taylor Twellman and Dr. Matthew Apicella 
05:50 What Happens in the Brain During a Concussion? 
11:13 Concussion Symptoms You Should Never Ignore 
13:32 Why Concussion Recovery Has Changed 
16:06 The Concussion That Ended Taylor's Career 
18:13 Soccer, Heading the Ball, and Brain Health 
22:19 What Parents Should Know About Youth Sports 
27:35 The World Cup and Concussion Protocols 
30:49 Protecting Long-Term Brain Health 
35:16 What We Still Don't Understand About Concussions  
39:26 Final Thoughts on Brain Health and Player Safety  

🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on health, longevity, and building a longer, healthier future. 

#TheFutureYou #NYULangone #Concussion #BrainHealth #Soccer #SportsMedicine #ConcussionRecovery #YouthSports #TaylorTwellman #MensHealth #WomensHealth #Longevity #AthleteHealth #CognitiveHealth

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- **Views:** 83
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## Tags

menshealth, longevity, taylortwellman, concussion, womenshealth, sportsmedicine, cognitivehealth, thefutureyou, brainhealth, youthsports, soccer, athletehealth, concussionrecovery, nyulangone

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