Fiona Phillips, 62, asks whether or not 3am begins contributed to dementia

Fiona Phillips has revealed that she believes her 11-year stint of presenting breakfast tv could possibly be the rationale why she received Alzheimer’s at such a younger age.

The tv presenter, who introduced that she had been recognized with the illness in July, offered ITV‘s GMTV between 1997 and 2008 which meant she must rise up at round 3am on the times she was internet hosting the present.

The star, 62, who labored alongside Eamonn Holmes on the present which started at 6am, mentioned: ‘I ask myself why I received this dreadful illness. I wonder if all of the years of getting up so early after I was engaged on GMTV contributed to me getting Alzheimer’s so younger.’

The star, who’s married to This Morning editor Martin Frizell, was informed she had the sickness in 2022. 

She was placed on a medication trial in an try to decelerate the signs, one thing which she says seems to be working for her.

GMTV’s Fiona Phillips, 62, has questioned whether or not a decade of 3am work begins has contributed to her dementia battle as she mentioned her drug trial

The tv presenter, who introduced that she had been recognized with the illness in July, offered ITV ‘s GMTV between 1997 and 2008 which meant she must rise up at round 3am on the times she was internet hosting the present

In an interview with Women&Home journal, Fiona mentioned: ‘I’m on a scientific trial and the indicators are constructive. 

‘I’m participating in a revolutionary drug trial that is looking for a treatment. It includes a brand-new drug and a placebo, and I do not know which one I’m on.

‘When I went for my six-month check-up in October, they did cognitive checks to see the place my mind was at, which confirmed that I used to be in the identical place as I used to be the earlier yr.

‘I’m hopeful that the drug is holding the illness the place it’s. I’d moderately not should be on the trial however I’m very grateful I’m. 

‘There are dangers, together with bleeding on the mind, so I’m a guinea pig, however there’s an actual likelihood it may assist.’

Fiona, who has two sons with Mark, surprised her thousands and thousands of followers earlier this yr when she revealed that like each of her mother and father, she had Alzheimer’s. 

Yet the star says she is ‘pretending’ that she does not have the sickness so she will be able to keep it up having fun with her life.

She nonetheless meets pals for espresso and goes for walks, although admitted that Mark- her husband of 26 years – worries about her when he is working.

In an interview with Women&Home journal, Fiona opened up concerning the drug trial she is presently on which can hopefully decelerate the signs 

‘I do know I can nonetheless have an incredible life. I’m simply getting on with issues. I’m pretending it hasn’t occurred and never giving it any house in my life in the meanwhile’

The journalist has heaped reward on her husband Martin Frizell – who’s the editor of ITV’s This Morning – and described him as ‘superb’ (pictured collectively in 2013) 

‘I do know Martin worries about what I’m doing when he is at work or has to exit within the night, and whether or not I’m consuming. But this is not me now. I’m not about to surrender. I’ve nonetheless received a lot to stay up for’

‘My analysis is unquestionably not all doom and gloom. There continues to be loads of gentle within the darkness, and you have at all times received to search for that’

Fiona offered GMTV for greater than a decade earlier than leaving the present (pictured alongside Eamonn Holmes)

‘I do know I can nonetheless have an incredible life. I’m simply getting on with issues. I’m pretending it hasn’t occurred and never giving it any house in my life in the meanwhile. Or as little as I can. I’ve nonetheless received a lot I wish to do.

‘I do know Martin worries about what I’m doing when he is at work or has to exit within the night, and whether or not I’m consuming. But this is not me now. I’m not about to surrender. I’ve nonetheless received a lot to stay up for.’

Fiona, who left GMTV in December 2008 for household causes, mentioned that since her analysis she speaks her thoughts extra and has grow to be extra ‘trustworthy’ with individuals.

She added that no one has reacted badly to her extra candid feedback.

‘Martin says I’ve no filter now, and it is true,’ mentioned Fiona. 

‘I come out with some humorous issues. I’ve grow to be extra trustworthy with individuals, which I do not see as a destructive factor. 

‘No one has reacted badly, and more often than not I’m complimenting individuals and saying issues I might have thought however not blurted out. 

I believe Martin will get a bit exasperated at occasions however all my pals are used to it now. 

‘My analysis is unquestionably not all doom and gloom. There continues to be loads of gentle within the darkness, and you have at all times received to search for that.’

Please get in contact with Alzheimer’s Society when you want assist on 0333 150 3456 or go to alzheimers.org.uk.