Brett Favre revealed during a congressional hearing his diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, linking his condition to potential long-term effects of concussions suffered throughout his NFL career.
Favre shared that while it's too late for him to benefit from the breakthrough concussion drug he invested in, addressing the impact of concussions remains a cause he deeply cares about.
Explaining the severity of his concussions, Favre recalled, "When you have ringing of the ears, seeing stars, that’s a concussion. And if that is a concussion, I've had hundreds, maybe thousands."
Studies indicate a strong correlation between concussions and Parkinson's, with one 2020 study showing a single concussion can increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s by 57%, highlighting the ongoing health issues linked to the sport.
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