Songs can be a powerful trigger for memories. I can’t hear Kermit the Frog singing “Rainbow Connection” without thinking of my family and my childhood spent playing Muppets records. I hear “In Your Eyes” by Peter Gabriel, and instantly, the image of John Cusack holding a…
A Phase 1b clinical trial evaluating Serina Therapeutics’s SER-252 (POZ-apomorphine) in people with advanced Parkinson’s disease has enrolled its first patient, the company announced. The global registrational trial is evaluating the treatment’s safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary efficacy. The first group of participants is being enrolled in Australia, where…
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One of my dearest friends, Jen, became a caregiver to her mom while she was barely more than a child herself. Over the many years of our friendship, I’ve gradually uncovered the pieces of her journey as a caregiver. Growing up, Jen’s family included herself, her mother, her twin brother,…
The weight loss commonly seen in Parkinson’s disease isn’t just about eating less. It’s about a fundamental shift in how the body fuels itself. According to a new study, Parkinson’s patients primarily lose body fat, not muscle, because their bodies struggle to process glucose, a complex sugar the body…
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Last in a series. Read part one. In my previous column, Rachel Dolhun of the Michael J. Fox Foundation shared practical tips for managing challenges like stress and jet lag when living with Parkinson’s. This week, she offers insights on navigating specialized travel services and accommodations, and preparing for…
Six months of regular aerobic exercise can partially “normalize” disrupted brain communication in people with Parkinson’s disease, a new Canadian study suggests. By cycling for an hour three times a week, patients saw shifts in their brain networks that moved in the opposite direction of the disease’s typical pattern, suggesting…
Becoming educated and informed about Parkinson’s is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
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There is no cure for Parkinson’s yet, but there are treatments that can help manage the disease. Learn more about current therapeutic approaches here.
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