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Randy Dexter is here to talk to us about PTSD and other veterans affairs. Dexter joined the Army as a combat medic after 9/11, and was caught in an IED explosion during his 27 months in Iraq. He struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder and alcoholism for years, white knuckling on the edge of a cliff until he was saved by an unlikely best friend — his service dog, a laid-back white-and-brown lab mix named Captain.
PTSD: A Veterans Affair Dave Nourse
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In the fourth game of this year’s Major League Baseball World Series, Hailey Dawson, a 7-year old Las Vegas local, will throw out a first pitch. Hailey’s throwing hand only has three fingers, and she compensates by using a 3-D printed robotic hand engineered by this episode’s guest, UNLV Professor Dr. Brendan O’Toole. He’ll tell us about his journey with Hailey and the future of prosthetics and 3D printing.
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak is asking everyone to stay home until May 15 to help limit the spread of COVID-19. As of today, Sisolak eased outdoor activities and allowed the opening of golf courses, pickleball, tennis courts and some businesses. Retail businesses and marijuana dispensaries are open and will offer more »
New science is shedding light on just how important mental health is for athletic performance. One of the people spearheading a movement towards mental health in sports is today's guest, Bradley Donohue, a professor of psychology at UNLV.
