
Amid Brett Favre’s Parkinson’s diagnosis, neurologist discusses how concussions impact risk
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Football legend Brett Favre, 54, announced he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. A neurologist weighs in on how concussions and head injury can increase the risk.
Favre, who spent 16 of his 20 NFL seasons with the Green Bay Packers, has openly discussed experiencing "thousands" of concussions over the course of his football career. "We know that persistent trauma to the brain can cause inflammatory changes and vascular disturbances." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
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