Parkinson’s disease is an illness that slowly progresses every day. Symptoms change, medication side effects vary, falls happen, and there is always an element of the unknown. Because of this, caring for a person with Parkinson’s also changes every day. As soon as I think I have…
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Chronic allergic diseases, including asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever), may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease by contributing to persistent inflammation in the body, perhaps by maintaining elevated levels of immune cells in circulation, according to a large study from South Korea. While the mechanisms remain unclear,…
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A vanity isn’t just for the vain. If any of you are like me and watch a lot of home improvement shows, you probably have some bathroom envy. My house was built in the 1970s, and our primary bathroom is definitely a “before,” not an “after,” when it comes to…
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Scientists at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University are part of a team that will use a $9 million grant from the Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) initiative to study the connection between exposure to pesticides and air pollutants and the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The grant is part…
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) changed the name of its large, observational study of Parkinson’s disease patients from the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) to the Parkinson’s Precision Medicine Initiative, reflecting a major shift in Parkinson’s disease research. The foundation said the name change…
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Connecticut-based Steve Yellen was a weekend athlete before he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease seven years ago. He first noticed a tremor in his left hand. Then he saw a neurologist, who confirmed the diagnosis. Instead of succumbing to apathy, Yellen decided to do everything in his power…
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.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your Parkinson’s journey.
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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