Brett Favre opens up about Parkinson.

Brett Favre has spoken openly about his health for the first time after long. The NFL legend shared a personal update on his Parkinson’s disease during a recent episode of his “4th and Favre” podcast.

Favre, who is now 56, first revealed his diagnosis in September 2024 during a congressional hearing. Since then, he has kept details about his condition mostly private. This time, he opened up about what life looks like for him now. Earlier, he also confirmed that he plans to donate his brain for CTE research after his death.

Favre explained that Parkinson’s affects people in different ways. He said many assume the disease only causes shaking, but that has not been his experience. Actually, he helped clear up common misunderstandings and gave listeners a better sense of what he is dealing with.

Favre Explains His Symptoms And Daily Fight

Brett Favre (Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY NETWORK)
“I thought there was just one Parkinson’s,” Favre said on the podcast. “There’s not. There’s multiple, many forms of Parkinson’s. I have what’s called idiopathic, which is the most common.”

Favre pushed back on the idea that tremors define the disease. “I get from time to time, ‘Oh you must not be too bad because you don’t shake,’” he said. “I have very little shaking, I have some, but it’s pretty rare.”

He explained Parkinson’s by breaking it into three main symptoms doctors talk about. First, he mentioned problems with thinking and memory. Second, he pointed to shaking and tremors. Third, he talked about stiffness and rigidity.

“When I wake up in the morning before I take my medicine, I’m as close to a 2 by 4 as you could possibly get,” Favre said. He said his medication helps his muscles and joints relax as the day begins.

Fatigue brings new challenges. Favre said shaking shows up more often late in the day. He said his memory remains strong for now. He also stressed that doctors have no cure.

“I hear from time to time, ‘They’re five years away from a cure,’” Favre said. “I hope that that’s the case. But I’m not holding my breath.”

Earlier this year, Favre told Sage Steele that swallowing has become harder. He admitted the symptom scares him. “There’s times where I think I’m choking,” he said. “It’s sort of scary.”

Favre said he focuses on each day instead of the future. He said the disease does not control him right now. “I think right now that I’m dominating the disease,” he said. “I wake up every day and think, did I progress or stay the same?”

Favre built his football career on toughness and endurance. He started 297 straight NFL games. He won three MVP awards. Now he applies that same mindset to his health fight.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.