Billy Joel’s Brain Fluid Imbalance: What It Means

Billy Joel’s brain fluid imbalance: what it means

Billy Joel has excess fluid in his brain -- a neurologist explains what happens when this protective liquid gets out of balance.

Q&A: What is normal pressure hydrocephalus, the condition Billy Joel just revealed?

Musician Billy Joel recently canceled his concert tour, announcing he will undergo physical therapy for a condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus that is affecting his hearing, vision and balance.

Billy Joel has excess fluid in his brain – a neurologist explains what happens when this protective liquid gets out of balance

Billy Joel was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus. Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesCerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and spinal cord, provides nutrients and removes waste products. Despite its importance, problems related to CSF often go unnoticed until something goes wrong. Recently, cerebrospinal flu…

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Report: Billy Joel not planning to retire despite health challenges

Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images Despite Billy Joel‘s recent medical diagnosis, he has no plans to put his piano in storage. Sources tell People that Billy, who announced on May 23 that he’d been diagnosed with normal pressure  hydrocephalus, is “not ready to retire.” A source adds, “He is happiest while performing. Music is, has been and will always be his life. He’s not ready to retire.” Another source tells People that Billy, 76, is “not r…

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