Here's Everything You Need To Know About Parkinson's Disease, Including The Warning Signs And Who's Most At Risk
Former NFL player Brett Favre announced this week that he's been recently diagnosed with the condition. Here's what you should know, according to experts.
What Is Parkinson’s Disease?
Brett Favre announced his diagnosis on Tuesday. Here’s what we know about the disease and its relationship to head injuries.
What is Parkinson's disease? Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre reveals diagnosis
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre revealed Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often causing tremors. Favre, 54, spent most of his career with the Green Bay Packers, winning a Super Bowl and three MVP awards. He finished his career with the Minnesota Vikings.
Following Brett Favre's Parkinson's diagnosis, here are other athletes, actors and singers who have faced the disease
Several prominent figures from all walks of life — including actors, singers and athletes — have been diagnosed with the disease over the years. Here are a few of those individuals and their stories.
What Is Parkinson’s Disease? What to Know About Brett Favre’s Diagnosis
The retired N.F.L. quarterback Brett Favre told a congressional committee on Tuesday that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a progressive, incurable condition that causes tremors and stiffness,
Brett Favre has Parkinson's disease. What is it, and how common is it among former NFL players?
Former Green Bay Packers great and pro football Hall of Famer Brett Favre revealed on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Brett Favre, head injuries, Parkinson's: Nebraska neurologist says disease cause a 'mystery'
A CHI Health neurologist who treats and studies Parkinson's has a personal connection to the disease: Her father-in-law, who played in the NFL, was later diagnosed with the condition.
What to know about Parkinson’s disease after Brett Favre’s announcement
More than a decade after retiring from football, Brett Favre says he has Parkinson’s disease. Favre told a congressional hearing Tuesday that he had been recently diagnosed. There are nearly 90,000 new Parkinson’s cases each year in the U.S., according to the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Brett Favre says he has Parkinson's disease: What are the symptoms?
The legendary NFL quarterback, 54, told a congressional committee he has been diagnosed with the neurodegenerative condition while testifying about his alleged misuse of public funds.
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Parkinson’s disease shows significant link to damage in the gut
Scientists may be getting closer to identifying the cause of Parkinson's disease, and its origins may be in the gut.
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Parkinson's disease a common but complex neurodegenerative disorder that affects 10 million people worldwide. Here are some ...
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Parkinson's Disease May Start In The Gut, Not The Brain, New Research Says
Parkinson’s disease is a devastating condition that progressively causes trouble with movement, mobility, and speech. But while Parkinson’s disease has long been considered a disease of the ...
Brett Favre, head injuries, Parkinson's: Neurologist says disease cause a 'mystery'
A neurologist who treats and studies Parkinson's has a personal connection to the disease: Her father-in-law, who played in ...
Kirk Gibson believes — in the Tigers and in his ability to help others with Parkinson's
Through his foundation, legendary Tigers outfielder Kirk Gibson is working to open a wellness center for people with ...
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Novel drug molecule that helps recycle mitochondria may help treat Parkinson's
A novel drug molecule that activates a key protein in the brain that cleans up and recycles damaged mitochondria may offer ...
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Reduced Brain Response to Visual Cues Linked to Psychosis in Parkinson’s
People with Parkinson's disease (PD) who experience visual hallucinations have reduced brain responses to unexpected visual changes, a marker known as visual mismatch negativity (vMMN).
Bayer Reports Positive Safety Data on Parkinson's Disease Drug
BAYRY's experimental Parkinson's disease drug continues to show a favorable safety profile in all 12 participants in the ...