My First Year Living With Parkinson's Disease. In the Spring of 2023 I noticed some minor tremors in my left hand…and I didn’t think much of it. As it turned out, it was the first indication I was aware of that something was wrong. As it turned out Parkinson's Disease had started affecting my life years before.
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April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month…a time dedicated to raising community awareness and to show our support for Canadians who live with Parkinson’s Disease as well as their families and caregivers.
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The Fastest-Growing Brain Disease Is Set to Double – Are We Prepared?…
Parkinson’s disease is set to rise dramatically, with cases expected to more than double by 2050, largely due to an aging population... #health #parkinsonsdisease #aging #brain #neuroscience
for much deliberation · The Fastest-Growing Brain Disease Is Set to Double – Are We Prepared?…Parkinson’s disease is set to rise dramatically, with cases expected to more than double by 2050, largely due to an aging population… #health #parkinsonsdisease #aging #brain #neuroscience
CYP46A1 makes 24-hydroxycholesterol in the brain, but does it contribute to #ParkinsonsDisease? This study shows that dysregulation of CNS #cholesterol metabolism plays a role, and that CYP46A1 activity promotes formation of Lewy bodies & dopaminergic neuron death #plosbiology https://plos.io/4k6zoul
New Study Uncovers a Shocking Side Effect of a Parkinson’s Drug…
A new study reveals that entacapone, a drug used to treat Parkinson’s disease, significantly disrupts the gut microbiome by inducing iron deficiency... #health #parkinsonsdisease
for much deliberation · New Study Uncovers a Shocking Side Effect of a Parkinson’s Drug…A new study reveals that entacapone, a drug used to treat Parkinson’s disease, significantly disrupts the gut microbiome by inducing iron deficiency… #health #parkinsonsdisease
My Mum's #ParkinsonsDisease diagnosis has been upgraded to Multiple System Atrophy, which is every bit as horrible as it sounds. I've joined the #MSA Trust, whose bumph arrived this morning. I'm feeling quite overwhelmed just looking through their factsheet and seeing all the possible avenues to follow up, and I speak as someone quite equal to plans and admin.
I almost - but not quite - laughed: I'd written the first line of this when I heard a commotion and swearing from downstairs /cont'd...
Dancing may ease depression in Parkinson’s disease by modulating brain activity https://www.psypost.org/dancing-may-ease-depression-in-parkinsons-disease-by-modulating-brain-activity/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Dancing #ParkinsonsDisease #MentalHealth #Depression #BrainHealth
This is fantastic news.
Yes, there's probably quite a bit more to do before treatments like this will be able to help the majority of Parkinson's patients, but it's a really encouraging start.
BBC NewsSunderland Parkinson's patient 'feels cured' with new deviceKevin Hill, who has a computer in his chest linked to a brain implant, says he has his life back.
We just watched "Still". Michael J Fox made an autobiography of the material that he has from his extraordinary life. Only the first few minutes are difficult to watch, but then his amazing ability to communicate kicks in and we are away to the races. He is brave and brilliant and he has a wonderful family. Now streaming on Apple +.
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Unsweetened coffee associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, study finds https://www.psypost.org/unsweetened-coffee-associated-with-reduced-risk-of-alzheimers-and-parkinsons-diseases-study-finds/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #CoffeeHealth #UnsweetenedCoffee #AlzheimersResearch #ParkinsonsDisease #HealthyLifestyle
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Patients with Parkinson’s disease use more mayonnaise and olive oil, study finds https://www.psypost.org/patients-with-parkinsons-disease-use-more-mayonnaise-and-olive-oil-study-finds/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ParkinsonsDisease #HealthyEating #Nutrition #OliveOil #Mayonnaise
The gut microbiome keeps cropping up in unexpected contexts and with surprising connections.
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2024/12/does-parkinsons-start-in-the-gut-brain-microbiome/
Harvard Gazette · Probe the gut, protect the brain?
Amazing article on "the smell of" Parkinson's Disease.
The New York Times · The Woman Who Could Smell Parkinson’s
Amazing article on "the smell of" Parkinson's Disease.
The New York Times · The Woman Who Could Smell Parkinson’s
Amazing article on "the smell of" Parkinson's Disease.
The New York Times · The Woman Who Could Smell Parkinson’s
The Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders supports training for movement disorders neurologists who will provide expert care and advance Parkinson's research. In this episode, I spoke with Drs. Marcelo Merello and Sergio Castillo-Torres about this innovative program.
New study links vitamin B deficiencies to Parkinson's disease! Research shows fewer bacteria producing vitamins B2 & B7 in those with PD, possibly contributing to neuroinflammation. #ParkinsonsDisease #GutHealth #VitaminB #Neuroscience https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/study-suggests-2-vitamin-b-deficiencies-may-play-role-parkinsons-disease
Medical News Today · Study suggests 2 vitamin B deficiencies may play a role in Parkinson's disease