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Metro
4 days ago
- Health
- Metro
Ozzy Osbourne is having his heart monitored daily ahead of Black Sabbath gig
Ozzy Osbourne is under strict medical supervision ahead of his big Black Sabbath goodbye gig on July 5 in his beloved Birmingham. The Back To The Beginning show, taking place at the iconic Villa Park stadium, will see 76-year-old Ozzy reuniting with Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the first time in 20 years. It comes after Ozzy revealed he was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2020, and two years after he paused touring following extensive spinal surgery in 2023. It's been a 'slow' recovery process for the TV star, who has now revealed his heart rate is being monitored daily in the run up to the big final gig. Chatting on Ozzy Speaks, as reported by Mail Online, his blood pressure is being taken 15 times a day. Ozzy explained: 'I have got this trainer guy who helps people get back to normal. It's hard going, but he's convinced that he can pull it off for me. I'm giving it everything I've got. 'It's endurance. The first thing that goes when you're laid up is your stamina. 'I am having my blood pressure taken 15 times a day.. I've got this f***ing device on my finger. It's a monitor to say how my heart rate is.' He also opened up about his mental state. Parkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years. The main symptoms of Parkinson's disease are: involuntary shaking of particular parts of the body (tremor) slow movement stiff and inflexible muscles A person with Parkinson's disease can also experience a wide range of other physical and psychological symptoms. These include: Although there's currently no cure for Parkinson's disease, treatments are available to help reduce the main symptoms and maintain quality of life for as long as possible. 'My head's crazy. ADHD – I have that badly. I will have done the show and died a death before I even started my exercises. So I try and put it on the back burner,' he said. I'm not going up there saying 'It's going to be great. I'm really confident.' 'In my head I will have died on my ass. I remember being in f***ing Vegas one time being in the dressing room going, 'I'm going to play. I'm going to die.' He continued: 'And I talked myself into blowing the gig. It was only two f***ing songs. Sharon goes, 'just don't think about it'. I obsess about a f***ing bird c***ping on my show. 'But all I can say is I'm giving 120 percent. If my God wants me to do the show. I'll do it. Sometimes if I start obsessing on the time, I'll be insane by Friday. So I'm just taking it one day at a time.' Black Sabbath have performed a few iterations of their band throughout the years, but not with the original line up, as Birmingham will experience in July. The fundraising one-off concert will see Ozzy perform a solo segment before the legendary rockers come together one final time. Proceeds will raise money for Cure Parkinson's, the Birmingham Children's Hospital and Acorn Children's Hospice. Earlier this month, Ozzy confessed he might be 'sitting down' for the show. 'I'll be there, and I'll do the best I can. So all I can do is turn up,' he told The Guardian. He said the reunion concert was conceived by his wife, Sharon, as 'something to give me a reason to get up in the morning'. 'I do weights, bike riding, I've got a guy living at my house who's working with me. It's tough – I've been laid up for such a long time,' he said. 'I've been lying on my back doing nothing and the first thing to go is your strength. It's like starting all over again. 'I've got a vocal coach coming round four days a week to keep my voice going. 'I have problems walking. I also get blood pressure issues, from blood clots on my legs. 'I'm used to doing two hours on stage, jumping and running around. 'I don't think I'll be doing much jumping or running around this time. I may be sitting down.' In 2019 Ozzy had a fall at home which exacerbated injuries from a serious quad bike crash in 2003. The all-day event at Villa Park in Birmingham, the city where the heavy rock pioneers formed in 1968, will also feature sets by a host of major metal bands including Metallica, Slayer and Alice In Chains. In 2017 the band played what was billed to be their 'last' gig with Ozzy, guitarist Iommi and bassist Butler – but without Ward on drums. Black Sabbath's story began when Ozzy, Iommi, Butler and Ward were looking to escape a life of factory work. Their eponymous debut album in 1970 made the UK top 10 and paved the way for a string of hit records. They went on to become one of the most influential and successful metal bands of all time, selling more than 75 million albums worldwide. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
Wales Online
7 days ago
- Health
- Wales Online
Mike Tindall calls for help as he issue update on sad family health news
Mike Tindall calls for help as he issue update on sad family health news Mike Tindall's father Philip was diagnosed with Parkinson's diseases more than two decades ago, but there is currently no cure for the condition Mike Tindall issued a plea for help after his dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (Image: PA Archive/PA Images ) Mike Tindall has issued a plea for more people to come forward to volunteer for clinical trials as he issued a sad family health update. Former England rugby player Mike, 46, is married to Princess Anne's daughter Zara. In 2003, his father Philip was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The condition sees parts of the brain becoming damaged over many years. The NHS says there is no cure for Parkinson's, but some things can be done to lessen the symptoms and improve the quality of life. Along with Zara, Mike recently attended an event to help fundraise for Cure Parkinson's and the Matt Hampson Foundation. HELLO! magazine reports that it was there he called for more volunteers to help find a cure for the condition. He said: 'Watching my dad deteriorate over the years has been hard, and the effect it has taken on everyone in the family - not least my mum, as primary carer - is something you don't fully appreciate until it happens to you. Mike Tindall is married to Princess Anne's daugther Zara (Image: Jacob King/PA Wire ) Article continues below 'There's still, sadly, no cure but there are more trials happening, as well as more drugs being identified to trial in the future. I would ask anyone recently diagnosed to reach out to Cure Parkinson's, as we need more volunteers to help push these trials forward.' Parkinson's disease is caused by a loss of nerves in the substantia nigra. It means the body is unable to release dopamine, which plays a vital role in regulating the body. People living with the condition often have tremors, slow movement and stiff muscles. Although it can prompt a host of other physical and mental symptoms. These, the NHS says , can include depression, balance problems, insomnia and memory problems. Most people start developing symptoms after turning 50, although some people can show signs in their 40s. Mike says it wasn't until the 'late 2000s' that he noticed a change in his father. Speaking to BBC Breakfast, he said: 'I wouldn't have known until…I don't think I really noticed until the late 2000s probably. Mike Tindall with wife Zara (Image: Max Mumby/Indigo, Getty Images ) 'That is something I look…not judge myself on…it's easy in hindsight let's look back and what would I have done differently. I'd have been on him more about exercising, staying stronger but the research in that time probably wasn't where it is now, where it's so easy to find what you should be doing, or notice all the signs like shuffling, freezing, quietness of voice, impatience, whatever it may be.' Former Gloucester Rugby player Mike met Zara in Australia in 2003 when he was playing in the Rugby World Cup. The pair married in Edinburgh in 2011. They now share children Mia, 11, Lena, six and four-year-old Lucas. The family live in their own home on the Princess Royal's Gatcombe Estate in Gloucestershire. Article continues below Anyone who suspects they have Parkinson's disease should contact their GP. Their doctor can then refer them to a specialist.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
People living with Parkinson's to have day of sports
People living with Parkinson's from across Swindon and Wiltshire are being invited to take part in a popular form of sport, which is aiming to get more people moving for summer. Sport Parkinson's is set to launch their annual Try-Athlon event to encourage people with Parkinson's to get active and challenge their bodies and minds in 2025. First hosted in 2022, the Try-Athlon 2025 is supported by Cure Parkinson's and Parkinson's UK, with the emphasis on people trying to be active. The 2025 event will be held on Sunday June 22 at the Twickenham Stoop – home of the Harlequins Rugby Union Team, Twickenham. Parkinson's specific dietary advise Sport Parkinson's, said: 'Join us for the Sport Parkinson's Try-Athlon 2025 where determination meets community, and every finish line is a victory! Caroline Rassell, CEO at Parkinson's UK, said: 'We have had a long and successful working relationship with Sport Parkinson's and together with Cure Parkinson's we are delighted to be supporting the Try-Athlon again in 2025. Helen Matthews CEO of Cure Parkinson's, said: "We are delighted to be working with Parkinson's UK, Sport Parkinson's and Spotlight YOPD more broadly in this way. "Exercise and engagement engenders a positivity that is so important to everybody in the Parkinson's community, and it's this same positivity that drives us to search for a cure."
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
People with Parkinson's invited to attend annual Try-Athlon event
People across York and North Yorkshire who live with Parkinson's are being invited to participate in a national sports and activities event. Sport Parkinson's will host their annual Try-Athlon event once again in 2025, aiming to encourage those with Parkinson's to "get active and challenge their bodies and minds." The event, first held in 2022, is supported by Cure Parkinson's and Parkinson's UK. The 2025 event is set to take place on Sunday, June 22 at the Twickenham Stoop, home of the Harlequins Rugby Union Team, from 10am to 4pm. Relatives, carers, friends, and children are all welcome to join in or spectate. 'Try' activities on the day will include a mix of walking sports such as netball, cricket, tennis, rugby, and football; and a mix of seated and standing activities, including shadow/non-contact boxing, golf, Nordic walking, table tennis, rowing, Pilates, singing, dancing, and static bike cycling. An 'Expert Zone' will give visitors the opportunity to meet industry professionals, including Parkinson's nurses, charity and tech company representatives, dieticians, and reflexologists. A stage in the Expert Zone will host standing and seated workouts; a karaoke band; and Parkinson's-specific dietary advice. Caroline Rassell, CEO at Parkinson's UK, said: "We have had a long and successful working relationship with Sport Parkinson's, and together with Cure Parkinson's we are delighted to be supporting the Try-Athlon again in 2025. "Being active can be one of the best ways to live well with Parkinson's and it's really exciting to see how successful the Try-Athlon has been for getting more people involved in new activities. "We hope that even more people with Parkinson's will get involved this year and we can't wait to see new faces at this year's event and share the benefits of physical activity." Helen Matthews, CEO of Cure Parkinson's, said: "We are delighted to be working with Parkinson's UK, Sport Parkinson's, and Spotlight YOPD more broadly in this way. "Exercise and engagement engenders a positivity that is so important to everybody in the Parkinson's community, and it's this same positivity that drives us to search for a cure." For tickets and to find out more about the event, please visit
South Wales Argus
02-05-2025
- Health
- South Wales Argus
People with Parkinson's invited to Take part in Try-Athlon
Sport Parkinson's is set to launch its annual Try-Athlon event to encourage people with Parkinson's to get active and challenge their bodies and minds in 2025. First hosted in 2022, the Try-Athlon 2025 is supported by Cure Parkinson's and Parkinson's UK. There will be a range of activities for visitors to try, all in a friendly and supportive environment. The 2025 event will be held on Sunday, June 22, at the Twickenham Stoop – home of the Harlequins Rugby Union Team, Langhorn Drive, Twickenham, TW2 7SX from 10am to 4pm. The 'Try' activities are a mix of walking sports, seated, and standing exercise activities. With netball, cricket, tennis, rugby, football, shadow/non-contact boxing, golf, Nordic walking, table tennis, rowing, pilates, singing, dancing, static bike cycling, and many more available. There will be an 'Expert Zone' where visitors can meet industry professionals including the Parkinson's nurses, charities, leading tech companies, dieticians, and reflexologists. There will be a stage in the 'Experts Zone' hosting the latest research projects and developments, standing and seated workouts, a karaoke band for people to sing and dance, and Parkinson's specific dietary advice. Sport Parkinson's said: "Join us for the Sport Parkinson's Try-Athlon 2025 where determination meets community, and every finish line is a victory. "Whether you're competing, supporting, or just soaking up the incredible atmosphere, this is more than a race—it's a celebration of strength, resilience, and the power of sport, activity and community to change lives." Caroline Rassell, CEO at Parkinson's UK, said: "We have had a long and successful working relationship with Sport Parkinson's and together with Cure Parkinson's we are delighted to be supporting the Try-Athlon again in 2025. "Being active can be one of the best ways to live well with Parkinson's and it's really exciting to see how successful the Try-Athlon has been for getting more people involved in new activities." Tickets and more information about the event can be found on the Sport Parkinson's website.
