In this episode, we explore how moderate-intensity cycling may improve memory, thinking speed, and even brain structures in individuals with traumatic brain injury. Pioneering research from Kessler Foundation includes the study design, results, and what it means for TBI rehabilitation. Hear how exercise could become a key tool in cognitive recovery and why these findings matter for patients and caregivers alike.
This podcast was adapted from a 2025 Real-Life Science summary, part of our series that translates peer-reviewed research into practical, real-world understanding.
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Kessler Foundation Investigators: Lead: Carly Wender, PhD
https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/carly-wender-phd
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READ this journal article:
“The preliminary effects of moderate aerobic training on cognitive function in people with TBI and significant memory impairment: a proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial,” published in Neurocase, The Neural Basis of Cognition (2021). doi/full/10.1080/13554794.2021.1990964.
EXPLORE our traumatic brain injury research: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury
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In this episode, we explore how moderate-intensity cycling may improve memory, thinking speed, and even brain structures in individuals with traumatic brain injury. Pioneering research from Kessler Foundation includes the study design, results, and what it means for TBI rehabilitation. Hear how exercise could become a key tool in cognitive recovery and why these findings matter for patients and caregivers alike.
This podcast was adapted from a 2025 Real-Life Science summary, part of our series that translates peer-reviewed research into practical, real-world understanding.
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Kessler Foundation Investigators: Lead: Carly Wender, PhD
https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/carly-wender-phd
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READ this journal article:
“The preliminary effects of moderate aerobic training on cognitive function in people with TBI and significant memory impairment: a proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial,” published in Neurocase, The Neural Basis of Cognition (2021). doi/full/10.1080/13554794.2021.1990964.
EXPLORE our traumatic brain injury research: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury
PARTICIPATE: Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to kesslerfoundation.org/join
LISTEN to more Real-Life Science Summaries: https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/real-life-science
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Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Subscribe to our SoundCloud channel, “KesslerFoundation,” for more research updates.
This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in December 2025.
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Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
Employment & Disability: A New Path to Independence
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3 months ago
Employment & Disability: A New Path to Independence
Read the transcript, https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/Employment%20and%20Disability_A%20New%20Path%20to%20Independence-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
Over 14 million Americans with disabilities rely on Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to survive. Yet, the very system designed to support them often creates barriers to financial independence. Complex rules around employment and earnings can discourage individuals from entering the workforce, trapping them in cycles of poverty. HireAbility Vermont, a program within the state’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, is working to change that narrative. With funding from Kessler Foundation, the program combines work incentive counseling and career planning to help individuals understand their earning potential, navigate benefit rules, and pursue meaningful employment. This episode explores how strategic support and innovative funding are transforming lives and reshaping the future of disability employment.
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EXPLORE our disability employment research:
https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-employment-and-disability-research
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READ our 2024 Impact Report:
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Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Subscribe to our SoundCloud channel, “KesslerFoundation,” for more research updates.
This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in October 2025.
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Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
Kessler Foundation Podcasts
In this episode, we explore how moderate-intensity cycling may improve memory, thinking speed, and even brain structures in individuals with traumatic brain injury. Pioneering research from Kessler Foundation includes the study design, results, and what it means for TBI rehabilitation. Hear how exercise could become a key tool in cognitive recovery and why these findings matter for patients and caregivers alike.
This podcast was adapted from a 2025 Real-Life Science summary, part of our series that translates peer-reviewed research into practical, real-world understanding.
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Kessler Foundation Investigators: Lead: Carly Wender, PhD
https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/carly-wender-phd
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READ this journal article:
“The preliminary effects of moderate aerobic training on cognitive function in people with TBI and significant memory impairment: a proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial,” published in Neurocase, The Neural Basis of Cognition (2021). doi/full/10.1080/13554794.2021.1990964.
EXPLORE our traumatic brain injury research: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury
PARTICIPATE: Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to kesslerfoundation.org/join
LISTEN to more Real-Life Science Summaries: https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/real-life-science
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LOOKING FOR MORE PODCASTS?
Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Subscribe to our SoundCloud channel, “KesslerFoundation,” for more research updates.
This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in December 2025.
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Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
