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PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease
Shared from parkinson.org.Join the Study PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease is a global research study that provides genetic testing and genetic counseling at no cost for people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD). People can participate by...
Food as Medicine: Diet’s Role in Parkinson’s Disease
Shared from medscape.com. Interest is growing in the role of nutrition as means of slowing, or even preventing, neurodegeneration in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). For 15 years, John Duda, MD, national director of the VA Parkinson’s Disease Research,...
Micrographia (Handwriting Difficulties) and Parkinson’s Disease
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. Many symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonism can interfere with daily life. Parkinson’s disease symptoms fall under two general categories: motor and nonmotor. One of the less common motor symptoms is...
25 Quick Journal Prompts That Reduce Caregiver Stress and Improve Health
Shared from dailycaring.com. Journaling is a fast track to stress reduction Caring for an older adult is stressful and can easily wear you down. To help you keep going, stay positive, and protect your health, it’s essential to have plenty of good coping...
APDA CarePartner Connection
Shared from apdaparkinson.org. Wednesdays March 5–April 23, 1:30-3:00pm EST A FREE eight-week support program for care partners of people living with Parkinson disease (PD), offering a space to connect, share, and learn. Are you a care partner to a family member...
Michael J. Fox honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom for Parkinson’s research efforts
Shared from foxnews.com. Actor, author and advocate Michael J. Fox has been awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor. On Jan. 4, Fox received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of his efforts in Parkinson’s disease research with The Michael J....
Is Parkinsonism the Same as Parkinson’s Disease?
Shared from parkinsonsdisease.net. Parkinsonism is a group of neurological conditions that manifest as movement problems such as tremors, slowness of movement and rigidity. It is particularly identified by the presence of bradykinesia, both a slowness of and...
The Reasons Behind Your Unexplained Temperature Changes
Shared from apdaparkinson.org. Our bodies are programmed to keep our internal temperature at a near-constant point, using very complex mechanisms. Parkinson’s disease (PD) can unfortunately interfere with this regulation, and it can significantly affect quality...
Marijuana Use With Parkinson’s: Helpful or Harmful?
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. As marijuana use becomes more common in the United States, many people with chronic medical conditions such as Parkinson’s disease wonder whether this substance will prove helpful or harmful. “Have any of you tried marijuana to...
Plastic Waste Contaminants Could Promote Parkinson’s
Shared from parkinson.org.A new study indicates that tiny particles of polystyrene can promote the clumping of a protein involved in Parkinson’s. Plastic waste is a growing problem, and as plastics break down the pieces can be problematic. A new study in Science...