News Wednesday that actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with aphasia, requiring him to “step away” from his career, cast a spotlight on the incurable neurological disorder, which has also been linked to COVID-19 and COVID vaccines.
News Wednesday that actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with aphasia, requiring him to “step away” from his career, cast a spotlight on the incurable neurological disorder.
People with aphasia have difficulty speaking, reading, writing and understanding communication. The condition, which affects more than 2 million Americans, may be mild or debilitating, depending on its cause and duration.
In a statement about Willis’ diagnosis, the National Aphasia Association said aphasia is caused by a brain injury such as stroke or head trauma or, in the case of primary progressive aphasia (PPA), brain tissue deterioration.
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