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01/07/2015

Infographic from : What causes delays in research? http://t.co/WzlEtQkYEB

“Infographic from : What causes delays in research? ”

01/06/2015

Simple Ways to Relieve Common 's Symptoms at Home http://ow.ly/GyJW7

Parkinson's disease can leave patients stiff, weak, and trembling. These simple home remedies can help alleviate a few common Parkinson's symptoms.

01/06/2015

Device that captures movement and measures it, so physicians know what muscle groups are moving and what to treat http://ow.ly/GyHRv

This Christmas, Marianne Trudgeon was able to sew clothes for the first time in 25 years.

01/03/2015

Great example of Complementary 's therapies. Take advantage of them! http://ow.ly/GyJoS

Roughly 14 years ago, Kona resident Donna St. John was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative brain disorder that affects one’s movements, body and emotions. At first, she refused to believe it. For a long time, she found ways to ignore symptoms and cope. She did so until she could…

01/01/2015

Tackling ’s With Targeted Therapeutic Vaccines? Clinical trials begin in Austria | http://ow.ly/GyGiJ

EU-funded researchers are behind a pioneering clinical trial that could one day offer Parkinson’s disease sufferers a new lease of life. Credit: © Thinkstock Clinical trials are about to begin on a new Parkinson’s disease vaccine that could offer...

12/31/2014

Eating a diet high in fat could stave off Alzheimer's and 's? http://ow.ly/GyFJT

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen found eating a diet high in fats like coconut oils gave brain cells enough fuel to repair the damage to cells and DNA that causes ageing.

12/30/2014

10 tips for a healthy winter with disease http://t.co/JKGbtdejdM

12/29/2014

Tips on talking about w/kids. http://t.co/scfRtsqPsh

For some kids, they never knew a parent, grandparent or other family member without Parkinson's disease. For others, the diagnosis may come as a confusing shock. Either way, kids likely have questions about the disease and may have picked up some incorrect notions, and unfounded fears, from friends…

12/29/2014

Great article on Family Activities With a 's Disease family member | http://ow.ly/GyzNe

Parkinson's disease patients can withdraw due to their illness. But their families can find activities to enjoy with their loved ones and ease their isolation.

12/16/2014

Placebo Treatment Activates Brain in Parkinson’s http://ow.ly/Fjmvb

Researchers have learned that simply the expectation of learning stimulates brain activity among individuals with Parkinson’s. For individuals with Parkinson’s disease, the placebo effect activates the brain, providing a response similar to that...

12/15/2014

Faces of Parkinson's video by Michael J. Fox Foundation says it all | 's http://ow.ly/FjnFe

Behind every individual whose life is touched by Parkinson’s disease, there is a story. Faces of Parkinson’s is a short-form documentary co-produced and host...

12/12/2014

Study on Dexedrine or Benzedrine use - 60% more likely to develop ’s http://ow.ly/FjqBO

People who have used amphetamines such as benzedrine and dexedrine appear to be at an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease

12/11/2014

Recently diagnosed with disease? Common questions: http://t.co/4m2NdVX7nV

Answers to commonly asked questions about Parkinson’s disease.

12/10/2014

Got ’s? Have Another Kid! Great story of a family and their journey with PD http://ow.ly/FjyNi

It was less than a year prior to finding out we were pregnant with KC when I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Although I was still recovering from the tailspin of the diagnosis, the motivati...

12/09/2014

Columbia Engineering partnered w/the neurology dept. to develop shoes helping 's patients ow.ly/FampA

Parkinson’s disease is a brain ailment that has affected celebrities from Muhammad Ali to Michael J. Fox and Linda Ronstadt. There are medications that can help – and patients have been exploring new treatments.

12/08/2014

Great story highlighting fatigue as one of many 's symptoms - Inspiring too | ow.ly/FanPd

Anne and Jim Newbould were always teased by her mother, who said “we burned our candle at both ends.” Before Jim was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, the Newboulds were extremely active. “We both love the water, and besides scuba diving,” Anne said, “we spent a lot of time fishing and boating.” I…

12/05/2014

Dance is just what the doctor ordered when it comes to gu.com/p/43e8x/stw

Judith Mackrell: People with Parkinson’s and other diseases are benefiting from a growing recognition of the therapeutic benefits of dance