Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Sam Brookes

NFL legend diagnosed with Parkinson’s as he gives fresh health update

  • Ahman Green, the Green Bay Packers’ all-time leading rusher and a four-time Pro Bowl running back, revealed he was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease last year.
  • Green shared his diagnosis on Tyler Dunne’s "Go Long" podcast, expressing a determined outlook on facing the health challenge, stating his clock will stop ticking when he wants it to.
  • The 49-year-old noted that initial signs of the neurological condition, which impairs movement control, included his feet twitching during sleep, and he also experiences sleepwalking and short-term memory issues.
  • Despite the challenges, Green maintains an optimistic perspective, emphasizing his dedication to regular exercise and a "super clean" diet.
  • His announcement follows two years after former Packers teammate Brett Favre disclosed his own Parkinson’s diagnosis, with Green planning to connect with Favre.

IN FULL

Packers great Ahman Green, 49, reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.