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Yahoo
22-07-2025
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Billy Joel describes symptom of brain condition as "like being on a boat"
Two months after canceling his tour due to a brain condition diagnosis, Billy Joel says the health issue is not fixed, but that he feels good. Joel, 76, revealed in May he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition when fluid builds up in or around the brain, disrupting brain function. "It's not fixed, it's still being worked on," Joel told Bill Maher on the latest episode of Maher's podcast, "Club Random." The "Piano Man" singer said the condition has affected his balance, a common side effect. "My balance sucks. It's like being on a boat," he said. "It used to be called water on the brain." Joel said "nobody knows," when Maher asked what causes the condition. About half of cases of normal pressure hydrocephalus are idiopathic, or happening for unknown reasons, according to the Cleveland Clinic. "I feel good," Joel said. "They keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I'm feeling." Joel also told fans not to worry in an interview with People. "It was scary, but I'm okay," he told the magazine. "I just wanted to let people know, don't worry about me being deathly ill or anything." Normal pressure hydrocephalus is usually treatable, health experts say. It is relatively uncommon, but is more likely to occur in people over the age of 65. Detroit lawnmower gang still going strong after 15 years Speaker Johnson says Epstein files can't be released to public in a careless way How automakers are being affected by Trump's tariffs Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
22-07-2025
- Health
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Billy Joel describes symptom of brain condition as "like being on a boat"
Two months after canceling his tour due to a brain condition diagnosis, Billy Joel says the health issue is not fixed, but that he feels good. Joel, 76, revealed in May he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition when fluid builds up in or around the brain, disrupting brain function. "It's not fixed, it's still being worked on," Joel told Bill Maher on the latest episode of Maher's podcast, "Club Random." The "Piano Man" singer said the condition has affected his balance, a common side effect. "My balance sucks. It's like being on a boat," he said. "It used to be called water on the brain." Joel said "nobody knows," when Maher asked what causes the condition. About half of cases of normal pressure hydrocephalus are idiopathic, or happening for unknown reasons, according to the Cleveland Clinic. "I feel good," Joel said. "They keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I'm feeling." Joel also told fans not to worry in an interview with People. "It was scary, but I'm okay," he told the magazine. "I just wanted to let people know, don't worry about me being deathly ill or anything." Normal pressure hydrocephalus is usually treatable, health experts say. It is relatively uncommon, but is more likely to occur in people over the age of 65.
BreakingNews.ie
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Billy Joel says he feels ‘good' after being diagnosed with brain condition
US singer Billy Joel has said he feels 'good' after being diagnosed with a brain condition. It comes after the 76-year-old singer cancelled all his scheduled concerts, including a show in Edinburgh and Liverpool, after announcing that he was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). Advertisement The statement shared on Joel's Instagram account in May also revealed that the condition appeared to have been exacerbated by recent performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance. Billy Joel performs at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, marking the singer's first ever performance in the city and his only European show in 2024. Photo: Matthew Horwood/PA. Speaking to Bill Maher on his Club Random Podcast, the Piano Man singer shared an update on his health, saying that he was feeling 'good'. He said: 'It's not fixed, it's still being worked on. 'I feel fine, my balance sucks. It's like being on a boat.' Advertisement According to the NHS website, NPH is an uncommon and poorly understood condition that often affects people over the age of 60 and can be difficult to diagnose as its symptoms include mobility problems and dementia, which are associated with more common conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. He told Maher that he does not know what caused the condition and that, despite not drinking anymore, he thought it might have been caused by that. Billy Joel has said that he is feeling 'good' since being diagnosed with a brain condition. Photo: Matthew Horwood/PA. 'They keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I am feeling,' he added. The New York-born singer is best known for songs including Uptown Girl, Tell Her About It and An Innocent Man and has achieved five UK top 10 singles and eight UK top 10 albums. Advertisement Since beginning his career in the mid-1960s, Joel has won five Grammy Awards and been nominated for 23, and was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame by one of his heroes, Ray Charles, in 1999.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
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Billy Joel Shares Health Update, Says Brain Disorder ‘Sounds a Lot Worse Than What I'm Feeling'
Billy Joel has shared an update on how he's feeling after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus. At the beginning of his interview on Bill Maher's Club Random Podcast posted Monday (July 21), the Piano Man said that, overall, he's feeling alright as he deals with the brain condition. 'It's not fixed,' he began when asked whether his illness had been cured yet. 'It's still being worked on.' More from Billboard Billy Joel's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits Djo Scores First Airplay Chart No. 1 With 'Basic Being Basic' Druski Announces Coulda Fest Tour Featuring BigXthaPlug, Young M.A & Soulja Boy: See the Dates 'I feel fine,' Joel continued, sitting at a piano as he conversed with Maher. 'My balance sucks. It's like being on a boat. [My condition] used to be called 'water on the brain.' Now it's called normal pressure hydrocephalus.' The podcast comes about two months after the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer canceled all of his upcoming shows due to his NPH diagnosis, writing in a statement at the time, 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding.' His team also shared at the time that he would be undergoing 'specific physical therapy' to combat the disorder, which has affected his hearing, vision, balance and performance capabilities. The announcement aligned with information on NPH gathered by the Cleveland Clinic, which describes the condition as one that occurs when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull, pressing on the brain. It can affect 'several brain-related abilities, including thinking and concentrating, memory, movement and more,' with treatment involving implanting a shunt to drain the excess fluid. 'I thought it must be from drinking,' Joel confessed to Maher of his condition, adding that he doesn't drink 'anymore, but I used to, like a fish.' 'I feel good,' the five-time Grammy winner added. 'They keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I'm feeling.' Featuring co-headlining dates alongside Sting, Rod Stewart and Stevie Nicks, Joel had been on track to make history with his now-canceled 2025-26 tour. The trek would have made him the first artist in history to play all three New York City-area stadiums — Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, Citi Field in Queens and Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. — in one summer. Instead of touring as planned, Joel is now focused on getting back into performance shape as he recovers from his illness. He also recently released his Billy Joel: And So It Goes documentary, the director of which — Susan Lacy — told Good Morning America last week that Joel was 'doing physical therapy, he's healing, he's working on getting better.' Watch Joel's full interview with Maher below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Billy Joel likens his neurological disorder to ‘being in a boat,' says he feels ‘good' nonetheless
Billy Joel is sharing a health update months after the cancellation of his tour, which was the result of his being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a condition that affects the brain. Joel offered the update during Monday's episode of Bill Maher's 'Club Random' podcast, saying that while the condition is 'not fixed' and 'still being worked on,' overall he feels 'fine.' 'My balance sucks. It's like being on a boat,' Joel said, later adding, 'I feel good. I think they keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I'm feeling.' Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus is a 'very rare condition' that 'occurs when a person has too much fluid in the brain,' according to Yale Medicine. Fewer than 3% of adults over the age of 65 are diagnosed with NPH, and it affects men and women equally. Joel announced in May that his tour dates had been canceled so that he could seek treatment for NPH, saying in a statement at the time that the condition 'has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance.' 'Under his doctor's instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period,' the statement read. 'Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health.' Joel's announcement in May came after he previously postponed eight tour dates so that he could focus on recovering from recent surgery. Last week, a new documentary about Joel's early years and career debuted on HBO Max. Titled 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes,' the doc covers Joel's beginnings and early musical partnerships, and also goes in depth into some of his personal struggles. (CNN and HBO Max share the same parent company, Warner Brothers Discovery.) Solve the daily Crossword
