Badger Football Preview, How Surgery Impacts The Brain

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The Badgers have just listed their starting quarterback ahead of this week’s season opener. Our guest gives us an inside look at the team roster and what we can expect on the field this year. Plus, the author of a new study explains how major surgeries can impact the brain.

Featured in this Show

  • Wisconsin Badgers Football Season Preview

    The University of Wisconsin’s football team suits up this week for its first match of the new season. A sportswriter joins us to discuss changes since last year and what to watch for this year.

  • How Does Surgery Affect The Brain?

    A recent study shows that cognitive decline after major surgery isn’t as steep as prospective patients might think — just about five months of brain aging, on average. We talk to the study’s lead author about how operations and anesthesia affect the brain and what this means for people considering surgery.

Episode Credits

  • Kealey Bultena Host
  • Keegan Kyle Producer
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Matt Belz Guest
  • Dr. Robert Sanders Guest

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