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      ‘What else have I got?’ – Dean Windass, 56, reveals he has ADHD as well as dementia as he opens up on health battle

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      FORMER Premier League striker Dean Windass has been diagnosed with ADHD.Windass, 56, revealed earlier this year that he had dementia which was discovered following a brain scan last year.Windass went public with his dementia diagnosis earlier this yearCredit: RexWindass scored the goal that sent Hull City into the Premier League for the first time everCredit: GettyThe former Hull City forward, speaking to the BBC, opened up on his diagnosis after he launched his second autobiography. Windass, who has had problems with drinking and his mental health post-retirement, could not believe it at first when he was told about his condition.He said: “I thought, ‘God, what’s going on?'”I’ve got dementia, now I’ve got ADHD – and what else have I got?”Read more FootballHowever, Windass, who also played for Bradford City, Middlesbrough, and Aberdeen, thinks that him having ADHD adds up when looking back to his earlier years.He added: “Even at school I couldn’t process things. “I can read and write, but if I read a book and you asked me what that book was about, I wouldn’t know.”Windass’ dementia diagnosis earlier this year adds to the growing number of former footballers with the syndrome.Most read in SportKey members of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning side – Bobby and Jack Charlton, as well as Nobby Stiles – all passed away with dementia. Jeff Astle, the former England striker, died in 2002 with an inquest into his death calling it “industrial disease” due to repeated heading of the ball. Harry Maguire gets over Man Utd woes with trip to watch former club in Championship play-off clashWindass has since become a big advocate for ex-players to get their heads scanned, revealing that many had reached out to him worried that they could be struggling with the same thing.Windass said: “I’m trying to get as many footballers [as possible] to go for a scan.”What is ADHD?ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how individuals focus, regulate their impulses, and manage their energy levelsSymptoms depend on the type; inattention causes challenges with focusing, organisation and time management, hyperactivity causes excessive energy or restlessness, and impulsivity causes a person to act without thinking or struggle to wait their turn.People can be predominately one type or a mix of the two and symptoms are varied and unique to individuals.While living with ADHD is challenging, people often find unique strengths within their condition, such as the ability to hyperfocus on something they find interesting, problem-solving skills and creativity.Windass was the hero in the 2008 Championship play-off final at Wembley, scoring the winner to send his hometown club Hull into the Premier League for the first time in the Tigers’ history. Windass said of the moment: “It was the most important goal of my career, probably not the best, but the most important. “It was a special day in my life, in everybody’s lives in Hull.” More

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      ‘I leave in tears’ – F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart heartbreakingly recalls moment his wife forgot who he was

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      FORMULA ONE legend Sir Jackie Stewart has bravely recalled the moment his wife forgot who he was.Helen Stewart, 84, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2014 after losing control of her car.Sir Jackie Stewart has opened up about his wife’s dementia battleCredit: sirjackiestewart/InstagramStewart revealed that Helen recently forgot who he wasCredit: BBCSir Jackie founded Race Against Dementia after his wife’s diagnosis in 2014Credit: Tom FarmerNobody was injured in the accident but it made her and the F1 icon realise that something was wrong.In the years following her diagnosis, Helen experienced behaviour and language changes.She is now also no longer able to walk.And recently, Helen was unable to recognise her husband.READ MORE IN F1Sir Jackie, 85, opened up about the moment during an interview with the BBC.He said: “Just the other day it was time for dinner, she’s getting up and I’m sitting close by, and she says, ‘Where’s Jackie?'”That’s the first time that’s happened and that’s only a few weeks ago.”A bad feeling came over me.”Most read in MotorsportStewart then described Helen’s mind as being “in a new world” as her condition worsens.He continued: “I know that Helen doesn’t mean it when she suddenly goes round and hits me, or the [specialist dementia] nurses.The Sun’s Ben Hunt reveals his five greatest Formula One Drivers Ever – with Michael Schumacher in between two Brits”She can hit somebody quite often, she uses language that she’s never ever said in her life and it comes like that [clicks his fingers] and I say ‘darling, darling, don’t say that’.”She says ‘Why?’ And she’ll give me a row for doing that. That’s usually after 17:00.”Stewart has created an accessible home in Switzerland for Helen without steps or obstacles.He also employs nurses and specialist neurosurgeons.Following his wife’s dementia diagnosis, Sir Jackie founded Race Against Dementia – a charity that aims to accelerate global research in a bid to find a cure for the condition.Sir Jackie and Helen have been married since 1962Credit: AP:Associated Press More

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      ‘We don’t speak about it’ – Dean Windass and fiancee Kerry share emotional moment as they discuss his dementia diagnosis

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      FORMER Premier League striker Dean Windass has opened up about his dementia diagnosis.The 56-year-old’s diagnosis was announced by ex-Manchester United defender David May in January.Dean Windass has opened up about his dementia diagnosisCredit: ITVWindass appeared on Good Morning Britain with his fiancee, KerryCredit: ITVWith his permission, May revealed: “I only spoke to Dean Windass yesterday, ex-professional footballer. I asked Deano how he is.”He’s been diagnosed with Stage 2 dementia. He’s the same age as me and he’s worried sick of how it’s going to be in the future for him.”Windass later took to X to write: “Just got to keep smiling and trying to help people.”And now the ex-striker has opened up about his diagnosis for the first time.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking live on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday morning, he recalled the moment he was diagnosed.He said: “They rang me up and said they had the results. I said, ‘Why can’t you tell me on the phone?'”They said they wanted to do it over a zoom, so I panicked then.”And then Kerry (his fiancee) set up the laptop because I’m not very good at things like that.Most read in Football”They said, right, this is your diagnosis, it’s very mild, there’s nothing to worry about, it could be five to 10 years that it could develop to bigger stages.”So it wasn’t the news that I wanted. I was scared, of course I was.”Dean Windass dances and mimes along to song in his car after dementia diagnosis revealed “I do forget things of course. I’m 56 now, of course I forget names and this, that and the other.”I don’t know if I’m overthinking subconsciously.”Windass’ fiancee, Kerry Kehoe, then admitted that she noticed no major changes in the former footballer before he underwent tests and a scan.She continued: “I never noticed anything prior to the scan and we didn’t really think too much about it.”And when we got the results we buried our heads in the sand, didn’t we?”Windass himself then chimed in to say: “We had a bit of a laugh and joke about it.”I said, well, it was a bad day but it was a good day because they found a brain! They found my brain! I was absolutely delighted!”We (him and Kerry) never really discussed it between each other.Kerry admitted they don’t like speaking about the diagnosisCredit: ITVThey also revealed how they made a joke about it all when Windass was first diagnosedCredit: Rex”When she does ask me I say I’m fine, I’m alright.”And the reason I didn’t come out and speak about it a year and a half ago is because my oldest son is a professional footballer, my youngest son was a professional footballer.”I didn’t want my mum to worry, I didn’t want my kids to worry.”Windass played in the Premier League for boyhood club Hull as well as Bradford and Middlesbrough.He’s best remembered for scoring perhaps the most famous goal in play-off history when he netted a stunning volley at Wembley in 2008 to send Hull up to the Prem.He initially retired in 2009 before making two comebacks.The ex-striker hung up his boots officially in 2012 after a spell with Scarborough Athletic.During the interview, Windass also admitted that he initially didn’t want to know if he had dementia.He said: “John (Stiles, former Leeds midfielder) asked me about a year and half ago (to get a scan) and I declined.”I said ‘No, I’m not really interested in finding out’, and he was talking about the football families and how many former footballers have died.”He said, ‘Look it might help a lot of people’, so I sort of became a guinea pig to go into this scan machine.”Read More on The SunWindass continued: “A lot of footballers won’t do it because they don’t want to know the outcome. I wish I hadn’t gone in now, but it’s happened.”Because then I wouldn’t have known would I? It would be better not to know.”Windass pictured during the famous 2008 play-off finalCredit: Getty More

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      Roy Keane hailed as an ‘absolute gentleman’ after visiting a superfan with dementia in hospital

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      FOOTIE great Roy Keane has been hailed an “absolute gentleman” after visiting a superfan with dementia in hospital.The former Manchester United captain agreed to meet ailing Pat O’Sullivan, 77, after a radio plea from his family.Roy Keane has been hailed an ‘absolute gentleman’ after visiting a superfan with dementia in hospitalCredit: GettyRoy spent 35 minutes at Mercy hospital in his home city of Cork with PatCredit: corksredfm / InstagramPat, who regards Roy as a “total legend”, wept as the two embraced.Irishman Roy, 53, spent 35 minutes at Mercy hospital in his home city of Cork with Pat, his wife Catherine, and sons Derek, 44, and Rob, 41.Rob said: “What an amazing thing for Roy to do. “My dad was absolutely delighted.”Read More on FootballThe footballer grew up close to the family home in Cork and he once shared a pint with Pat in the Temple Acre pub.Rob added: “My dad always talks about his friend Roy Keane. “He was so happy to meet him that he cried twice.“Roy put his arm around him and shared a joke with him. Most read in Football”He loved it.”‘As a player yeah but…’ – Luke Littler forces Roy Keane to agree on Bruno Fernandes but Man Utd legend still makes digRoy and Pat pose for a photoCredit: corksredfm / Instagram More

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      My pal said ‘sorry about your dad’s dementia’… that was news to me, reveals Dean Windass’ son Josh

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      JOSH WINDASS revealed he only found out about his dad’s dementia from a Sheffield Wednesday team-mate while they were in a coffee shop.The attacking midfielder, 31, was oblivious that Hull and Bradford legend Dean Windass had been diagnosed with the condition until Owls defender Max Lowe unwittingly broke the news.Josh Windass reckons his dad being ‘a bit of a nutter’ make him popularCredit: GettyDean Windass, a cult hero with fans, has been diagnosed with dementiaCredit: GettyAnd Windass told SunSport: “I found out in a coffee shop. Max said, ‘Sorry to hear about your dad’s dementia’ and I thought, ‘Oh! That’s news to me!’”His dad’s diagnosis at the age of 55 was publicly revealed by former Manchester United and Blackburn star David May during a TV interview, with Windass’ blessing.It sparked an outpouring of love and support for one of the biggest English football characters of the 1990s and 2000s, who has more recently been a Sky Sports pundit.Windass Jr said: “He’s well loved within the football community. He’s a bit of a nutter and people like that about people.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“I don’t think he’s struggling too badly. I speak sometimes to my brother, who is keeping tabs on him. He’s sound.“When news like this comes out people always think the worst. But it’s not a severe grade at the minute and he’s not having too many problems.“The first thing I asked was if he still knew my name and he did, so I didn’t ask him too many questions.”Windass Jr is chasing a second promotion with Sheffield WednesdayCredit: GettyHis dad did a national TV interview this week where he raised concerns about the perils of heading a football, which has been proven to increase the risk of developing the disease, and fears for his own son’s safety.Most read in ChampionshipWindass Jr scored the winning goal at Wembley with his head to clinch Wednesday’s promotion from League One in the play-off final against Barnsley in May 2023.Former Premier League star Dean Windass suffering from dementia as ex-Man Utd ace reveals diagnosis live on BBC And the Owls ace himself is passionate about raising awareness on how to prevent suffering from such conditions in later life.Research shows adopting a healthy, balanced diet can reduce the risk of dementia.Windass has a strict diet plan and last season enlisted the help of Tyson Fury’s nutritionist, Sheffield-based Greg Marriott, to help his recovery from an injury.And he said: “You don’t want anyone getting dementia or any other illness.“You want everyone on the planet to be healthy in an ideal world so it’s important to raise awareness to help people prevent it.“Even things like eating healthily. It’s not just for making you look good at the beach, it’s great for your lifestyle and health.“It’s something me and my missus speak a lot about — curriculums in schools, people don’t get taught enough about diet or illness and stuff like that. There needs to be more focus.“A lot of the stuff that gets people excited are the things you probably shouldn’t do such as drinking alcohol and eating bad food.“There’s a time and a place for that but it’s important to raise your kids especially to drink water, eat fruit and vegetables.“When you’re 50, I’ve seen people who go on all these diets and things — but by that point it’s a bit late.“I’m on the side of the fence that you can have a good time but our bodies are more important. People don’t take care of themselves as much as they should.”Windass even believes that a good diet could help stem the increase of mental illness cases that have been highlighted in recent years. He said: “If you’re eating and drinking things that are going to damage your brain then you’re not going to be the happiest person in the world.“If you can do little things that can help make you feel a bit better, you’re going to be happier and healthier.”Windass certainly would have been feeling more jubilant after scoring his first goal since New Year’s Day by snatching the all-important equaliser at Norwich on Tuesday as Wednesday roared back from 2-0 down to win 3-2.It was a crucial three points, hauling Danny Rohl’s men back into the play-off picture — and moving them to within just five points of the top six.Windass is set to feature in Sunday’s Steel City derby when bitter rivals Sheffield United make the three-and-half-mile trek across town to Hillsborough.That Wembley goal was nice — but a League One promotion isn’t something I talk about too much as it’s not such a big achievement.”Josh WindassHe has always thought the Owls needed to still be in the mix by the final whistle of the derby clash to stand a chance.Windass has scored 11 goals this season with nine games left — and he said: “I felt at the start I needed to score 15 from midfield for the team to have a successful season.”One of those strikes was a 60-yard worldie against Derby — which will surely win the goal of the season gong at the EFL awards.It was so good that pundits Paul Merson and Clinton Morrison rated it better than the famous one David Beckham scored from the halfway line for Manchester United against Wimbledon in 1996.It sparked a January bid from Brazilian club Santos — which was rejected.But Windass said: “I scored a better one last year against Blackburn!”He has been at Hillsborough for five years and is firmly established as a cult hero for his play-off winner — but he would dearly love to see the Yorkshire club win promotion to the Premier League.READ MORE SUN STORIESWindass said: “I guess that Wembley goal was nice — but a League One promotion isn’t something I talk about too much because it’s not such a big achievement.”A play-off final winner this year certainly would be. 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