Brett Favre Has Parkinson’s

Breet Favre tormented the Minnesota Vikings for years as the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers. After a brief stop in New York, he then thrilled Minnesota fans as the Vikings quarterback. His post-playing career has taken many twists and turns. Now he’s dealing with a new battle of his own. Over the past handful of years Brett Favre has been involved with a case in Mississippi involving illegal use of welfare funds. During a Congressional hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee, the former Minnesota Vikings quarterback revealed that he has Parkinson’s disease. “Sadly, I also lost an investment in a company that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others. And I’m sure you’ll understand why it’s too late for me, because I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. This is also a cause dear to my heart.” Brett Favre during a congressional hearing (ESPN) Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes movement problems and other health issues as parts