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politics2 years ago

"Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton reveals progressive supranuclear palsy diagnosis"

Rep. Jennifer Wexton, a Democrat from Virginia, has announced that she will not seek reelection due to a change in her diagnosis. Initially diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, Wexton has now been diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare neurological disorder that progresses more rapidly and has no cure. As her condition worsens and her symptoms make public speaking difficult, Wexton has decided to prioritize spending time with her family. Her decision leaves Democrats vulnerable in a competitive district that was previously held by Republicans for 40 years.

entertainment2 years ago

Neil Diamond's Journey to Accepting Parkinson's Diagnosis

Singer-songwriter Neil Diamond has revealed in an interview with CBS that he has only recently come to terms with his Parkinson's diagnosis, but has found a positive side to accepting his situation. Diamond retired from the stage in 2018 but promised to remain active in writing, recording, and other projects. A stage musical about his life, "Beautiful Noise," recently premiered. Diamond briefly unretired in 2018 to perform for firefighters battling a blaze in Colorado and rewrote the lyrics to "Sweet Caroline" in 2020 to promote social distancing during the pandemic.