Earlier this week, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre made headlines with the announcement that he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease—a moment that has brought renewed attention to the health concerns of former professional athletes.

The former Green Bay Packer endured numerous concussions during his storied career, leading to symptoms such as memory loss and depression, both of which he has spoken about publicly.

Neuroscientist and retired professional wrestler, Dr. Chris Nowinski joined FOX News host Chris Foster for an in-depth discussion. Their conversation covered the implications of Favre's diagnosis, the broader dangers associated with contact sports, and the lingering effects of head injuries on athletes long after retirement

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Dr. Nowinski also commented on the recent debate over Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's career following another concussion and a new Harvard University survey indicating that one-third of retired NFL players suspect they have Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).

We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview.

Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with Dr. Chris Nowinski and get more of his take the NFL’s CTE crisis and what he feels can be done to protect athletes.

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