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04/22/2026

Living with Parkinson’s: A Journey of Resilience and Community 🧡

What does a typical day look like when you’re living with Parkinson’s disease? From the "ebb and flow" of medication cycles to the daily triumphs of getting dressed and staying active, three advocates share their deeply personal and diverse experiences.

Watch this! 🙏

SUBSCRIBE to our channel for more educational resources from the Davis Phinney Foundation: https://www.youtube.com/user/davisphinneyfdnMichael S. Fitts, Caro...

04/21/2026

Could a diabetes drug hold the key to slowing Parkinson’s? 🧠✨

A new study has found that a medication typically used for diabetes, called lixisenatide, may help slow down the progression of movement challenges in people with early-stage Parkinson’s. While the results are a promising step forward in neurodegenerative research, the physical improvements seen in patients were modest, and many experienced side effects like nausea.

It is an exciting development that brings us closer to potentially "freezing" the symptoms of Parkinson's rather than just treating them! 🔬

Parkinson’s disease is a common and debilitating disorder. The best-known features are resting tremor, rigidity, and slowness, but recently a fuller picture of the associated complications has emer...

04/18/2026

Here are the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's Disease 👇

04/17/2026

Ever heard of the nurse who can smell Parkinson's? 😲

What does Parkinson's smell like? Ask nurse Joy Milne. Born with a hypersensitive nose, she spent a lifetime learning to recognize diseases through their scents. When she smelled Parkinson's on her husband years before his diagnosis, she decided to put her gift to the test. Today, her extraordinary....

04/16/2026

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the second most common condition of its kind in the United States, following Alzheimer’s disease. 🤔

04/15/2026

Let's all hope! 🙏

04/14/2026

What are the signs and symptoms of oral cancer? 🤔

04/13/2026

What Susan Lloyd thought was a routine ache turned out to be a fight for her life against stage-four oral cancer 😢

After standard treatments failed, Susan underwent a complex surgery at UF Health Jacksonville where Dr. Rui Fernandes removed the malignancy and reconstructed her jaw using a bone graft from her leg. 🙏

One night, Susan Lloyd experienced terrible pain in her mouth and later saw her primary care physician, who prescribed an over-the-counter pain reliever. Whe...

04/13/2026

According to the Oral Cancer Foundation:
📈 Approximately 58,500 Americans are expected to face an oral or oropharyngeal cancer diagnosis this year.
⌛ The disease claims over 12,250 lives annually, resulting in roughly one death every single hour.
⚠️ Survival rates remain a serious concern, as only about half of those newly diagnosed will survive beyond five years.

Source: https://oralcancerfoundation.org/facts/

04/13/2026

Don’t wait for a warning sign to prioritize your smile. With oral cancer affecting thousands every year, routine checkups and early detection are your strongest defense for a healthy future. ✨

Prioritize your oral health today—it’s about more than just your teeth!

04/11/2026

A good day to instrospect 🥹

04/11/2026

What is oral cancer? 🤔

Oral cancer refers to any cancerous tissue growth located in the oral cavity. While it can affect anyone, it is most frequently identified in older adults, especially those who have long-term habits involving to***co or alcohol consumption.