Carly Simon Diagnosed with Parkinson's, Continues Musical Career
Carly Simon diagnosed with Parkinson's; continues her musical career.
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NFL Player Parkinson's Disease Cases
Multiple high-profile NFL players, including Ahman Green and Brett Favre, diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Boston University study reveals elevated neurodegenerative disease risk among NFL players, raising concerns about link between football and neurological conditions.
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2026-08-14 to 2026-11-11 · UTC publication dates
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NFL players four times more likely to die from neurodegenerative diseases than general population
A study published by Boston University in July 2026 found that NFL players are four times more likely than the general population to die from neurodegenerative diseases, including ALS, dementia, and Parkinson's disease.
Carly Simon diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
Legendary singer Carly Simon, 83, revealed she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease following an extensive evaluation at the Mayo Clinic. She described the progressive neurological disorder as varying in impact day-to-day, sometimes causing extreme fatigue and other days allowing more mobility and mental clarity. Simon also underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer.
Carly Simon continuing to work despite Parkinson's diagnosis
Despite her Parkinson's disease diagnosis and recent basal cell carcinoma surgery, Carly Simon has continued working and recording music. She has a new album titled 'Comes in Waves' scheduled for release on August 14, 2026.
Brett Favre diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in September 2024
Brett Favre, former Green Bay Packers quarterback and seven-time teammate of Ahman Green, announced he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in September 2024. Favre described his condition as presenting more with rigidity and stiffness than tremors, requiring medication every four hours to manage symptoms.
Ahman Green is Green Bay Packers' all-time leading rusher with 8,322 yards
Ahman Green is the Green Bay Packers' all-time leading rusher with 8,322 career rushing yards out of 9,205 total NFL rushing yards. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection who spent eight of his 12 NFL seasons (1998-2009) with the Packers. The Packers inducted him into their Hall of Fame in 2014. He also won two national championships at the University of Nebraska before his NFL career.
Ahman Green diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease in January 2025
Green Bay Packers legend Ahman Green, 49, was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease in January 2025. He announced the diagnosis on the Go Long podcast on July 30, 2026. Green initially experienced feet twitching during sleep, followed by short-term memory loss and episodes of walking and talking in his sleep. He kept the diagnosis private initially to inform his family before going public.
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Former NFL Stars Join Growing List of Parkinson's Diagnoses
Former NFL players Favre and Green diagnosed with Parkinson's; NFL players four times more likely to develop neurodegenerative diseases.