Support Group Digestive Health & the Brain Parkinson's Disease Constipation in Parkinson’s Disease October 24, 2024 | Leave a Comment Causes, Management, and When to Seek Help Parkinson’s disease (PD) is well-known for its motor symptoms, such as tremors and […] Read more »
Support Group Sleep & Recovery Parkinson's Disease Parkinson’s Disease and Sleep September 18, 2024 | Leave a Comment Unraveling the Impact of Sleep Disturbances on Parkinson’s Patients Parkinson’s disease (PD) is widely recognized for its motor symptoms, such […] Read more »
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Essential Tremor Parkinson's Disease The Evolution of Deep Brain Stimulation: Advancements and Innovations April 5, 2024 | Leave a Comment Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease offers relief from debilitating symptoms and can restore hope for a better quality […] Read more »
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Essential Tremor Parkinson's Disease Considering Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Movement Disorders? February 28, 2024 | Leave a Comment Living with a movement disorder can be daunting, affecting every facet of one’s life. Conditions like Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, […] Read more »
Digestive Health & the Brain Exercise & Mobility Nutrition & Brain Health Parkinson's Disease New Year’s Resolutions for Parkinson’s and Healthy Aging: Essential Tools and Insights for Well-Being January 5, 2024 The New Year is a time of renewal and setting intentions for better health and well-being. This is particularly important […] Read more »
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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Parkinson's Disease Why Awake DBS Is Still The Best Parkinson’s Disease Treatment May 25, 2018 If you’re curious about deep brain stimulation (DBS), you’re not alone. It’s one of the most promising Parkinson’s disease treatments […] Read more » Parkinsons disease treatment Deep Brain Stimulation
Exercise & Mobility Parkinson's Disease Largest clinical study of PD focuses on best treatments March 14, 2018 | 2 Comments on Largest clinical study of PD focuses on best treatments The Parkinson's Foundation has enrolled its 10,000th participant in the Parkinson's Outcomes Project, the largest-ever clinical study of Parkinson’s disease (PD) spanning five nations. Started in 2009, the project studies everyone with PD, from the newly-diagnosed to people who have lived with Parkinson’s for 20 years or more, and aims to provide a comprehensive view of the disease and its overall impact on people’s lives. Among the key conclusions so far, the research has shown that regular visits to neurologists could save thousands of lives a year and more exercise and focus on mental health could help improve patients’ well-being. Read more » Parkinson's Outcomes Project Parkinson's Foundation parkinson's disease and depression neurologist care mental health largest clinical study gender disparities
Parkinson's Disease Physical Therapy Treating Parkinson’s with Physical Therapy February 19, 2018 | Leave a Comment Treating Parkinson’s with physical therapy is recommended to reduce stiffness and discomfort and to allow patients to continue to perform daily tasks and retain independence. PD experts agree that physical activity is beneficial to PD patients at all stages of their disease, including at early diagnosis. Physical therapists trained in treating neurological conditions recommend exercises for people with PD aimed at improved balance and coordination, flexibility, endurance and strength. Read on for a Physical Therapy for PD Q&A. Read more » physical therapy for PD Parkinsons exercise for Parkinsons Parkinson's treatments Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's Disease Roundup: 10 Advances in Understanding, Treating Parkinson’s January 8, 2018 | Leave a Comment Parkinson's disease (PD) is a complex multi-system brain disorder impacting movement and the regulation of mood. Strides have been made in understanding the mechanism of PD and ways to prevent neurodegenerative diseases and slow disease progression. From treating depression to dancing to yoga therapy to implementing the comprehensive MEND protocol, read on for a roundup of 10 Latest Advances in Understanding and Treating Parkinson’s. Read more » Parkinson's disease Parkinson's treatments treatment of PD Parkinson's research Deep Brain Stimulation new parkinson's treatments DASH diet Parkinson HRT exercise for Parkinsons MEND