1 week ago Billy Joel jokes about aging, cremation after brain disorder diagnosis

76-year-old Billy Joel remains in good spirits despite his brain disorder diagnosis. The "Piano Man" shares his first public message with fans since his health battle announcement.

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2 w. ago Billy Joel is 'not dying' despite rare brain disorder diagnosis

Howard Stern updates on Billy Joel's health, confirming the musician is "not dying" despite his diagnosis with normal pressure hydrocephalus.

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3 w. ago One researcher shares her experience studying and living with bipolar disorder

Around 40 million people around the world have bipolar disorder, which involves cyclical swings between moods: from depression to mania. Kay Redfield Jamison is one of those people. She's also a professor of psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and has written extensively about the topic, from medical textbooks to personal memoirs. Today on Short Wave, she joins us to talk about the diagnosis process, treating and managing bipolar disorder. Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Got a question about mental health? Let us know at shortwave@npr.org.

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3 w. ago Billy Joel's ex Christie Brinkley sends heartfelt message days after singer's brain disorder diagnosis

Christie Brinkley shared her support for Billy Joel as he prepares to battle normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a rare brain disorder.

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3 w. ago Billy Joel cancels tour dates after diagnosis. What to know about the brain condition

The singer canceled his summer tour dates and revealed he has a brain condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus. It's treatable but tricky to diagnose, doctors say.

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3 w. ago Billy Joel cancels shows due to a brain disorder. Here’s what to know.

Billy Joel cancels shows due to a brain disorder. Here’s what to know.  The Washington Post

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4 w. ago Billy Joel cancels all of his upcoming shows after revealing brain disorder diagnosis

Billy Joel cancels all of his upcoming shows after revealing brain disorder diagnosis  Los Angeles Times

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4 w. ago Billy Joel cancels all scheduled concerts due to health condition

Billy Joel says he has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus and canceled all of his scheduled shows.

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4 w. ago Billy Joel Announces Brain Disorder and Cancels All Concerts

Joel said he had normal pressure hydrocephalus, which has led to “problems with hearing, vision and balance.”

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4 w. ago Billy Joel cancels all concerts due to brain disorder diagnosis

Billy Joel announced he's canceling all his shows due to a brain disorder diagnosis.

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