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    “Baywatch” actor Michael Newman dies at age 68 after an 18-year battle with Parkinson’s disease
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    “Baywatch” actor Michael Newman dies at age 68 after an 18-year battle with Parkinson’s disease

    Newman, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2006, is best known for his role as “Newmie” in the popular Lifeguard series. Michael Newman, the actor best known for his role as lifeguard Mike “Newmie” Newman BaywatchAccording to PEOPLE, he died at age 68 after an 18-year battle with Parkinson's disease. Matthew Felker, who directed […]

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    What is Parkinson's? Here are the warning signs and who is most at risk.
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    What is Parkinson's? Here are the warning signs and who is most at risk.

    Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre announced that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Kena Krutsinger via Getty Images Former Green Bay Packers quarterback and Football Hall of Fame member Brett Favre revealed that he suffers from Parkinson's disease during a congressional hearing Tuesday about his alleged misuse of welfare funds in Mississippi. Favre, 54, […]

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    How old is Brett Favre? Age, Parkinson's disease, welfare scandal
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    How old is Brett Favre? Age, Parkinson's disease, welfare scandal

    Former NFL MVP Brett Favre announces Parkinson's diagnosis to Congress While testifying before Congress about the misuse of social security funds, former NFL quarterback Brett Favre revealed that he suffers from Parkinson's disease. While testifying before a congressional committee investigating the misuse of federal welfare funds, Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre revealed Tuesday that […]

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    What you should know about Parkinson's disease
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    What you should know about Parkinson's disease

    Former NFL MVP Brett Favre announces Parkinson's diagnosis to Congress While testifying before Congress about the misuse of social security funds, former NFL quarterback Brett Favre revealed that he suffers from Parkinson's disease. Brett Favre revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease during his testimony before the House Budget Committee. The Pro Football Hall […]

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    Brett Favre announces he has Parkinson's disease. What you should know about the symptoms, causes and risk factors.
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    Brett Favre announces he has Parkinson's disease. What you should know about the symptoms, causes and risk factors.

    NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The 54-year-old announced the news on Tuesday during a congressional hearing on welfare reform. The hearing was to discuss guidelines for distributing funds from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, which paid millions to Favre's alma mater, the University of Southern Mississippi, […]

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    Why some Parkinson's treatments affect decision-making
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    Why some Parkinson's treatments affect decision-making

    Researchers at Fujita Health University in Japan studied how pramipexole, used to treat Parkinson's disease, affects decision-making. They found that pramipexole activates a part of the brain called the globus pallidus externus, which can lead to poor decision-making and impulse control. This impairment can lead to harmful behaviors such as gambling or binge eating. Understanding […]

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