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If you feel chocolate makes everything better, you’re in my camp! While it may sound too good to be true, it offers an abundance of antioxidants and phytonutrients — powerful...

"People without Parkinson’s" often wonder about how to talk to "people with Parkinson’s." Here, having a rulebook is definitely a good thing to avoid potential issues. In the first paragraph...

In case you missed it, check out part 1 of this interview with Dr. Paul Thompson. Dr. Paul Thompson is the Associate Director of the USC Mark and Mary Stevens...

A friend and I were visiting the other day and, as often happens, we asked each other about our exercise. His favorite activity for years has been cycling. As a...

I walk every day and night along with my shadow. The Shadow follows me everywhere from the time I get up in the morning until the next day. Each day...

Life with Parkinson’s can be rough. If you’re active on this website, you know our advocates define the painful symptoms of the condition. Nevertheless, we also list ways that may...

As someone with an autoimmune disease, I know how important an anti-inflammatory diet can be for me. Lowering my body’s inflammatory response helps me to keep my immune system in...

Genes, inflammation, diet ... There are thoughts on what might predispose or cause a person to develop Parkinson's disease. Posy wonders if having a classic Type A personality is a...

It’s difficult enough to walk in my own shoes sometimes- literally and figuratively. I can get a rock in my shoe which hinders my walking or life throws me a...

At the beginning of 2021, my spouse decided to start a fundraising campaign for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research. The goal was to raise a minimum of...

Last time, in "Lack of Regular Exercise," we heard how Posy's formative years encouraged her to be active. So, why and when did Parkinson's creep in? Is it a rogue...

Many people with Parkinson's (PWP) develop a speech and voice disorder. As a Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), I have treated many Parkinson’s patients. Speech pathologists treat speech, voice, and dysphagia...

Ever since the first onset of Parkinson’s symptoms, I’ve complained, crabbed, and mourned what I’ve lost from my earlier life. I’ll never drive again. So, I’ll never go shopping alone...

Here in the United Kingdom, the warm spring and summer months tend to increase the whole population’s happiness and productivity. There just seems more point to life when one can...

Last Christmas, I ordered my dad a CBD tincture that was supposed to help him to cope with anxiety and sleep. As a resident of Colorado, I’d used CBD tinctures...

You know the routine. Plan a fabulous trip. Get to your destination. Overdo it on the first day. Spend the next 2 days in bed. Repeat. Many of us continue...

I am a firm believer in creativity as a path to producing more than just art. Over the last few years I discovered that creativity produces mindfulness, stress relief, and...

About 5 years prior to being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), I noticed puzzling changes in my physical and mental functioning that I thought were unrelated and just signs of...

I have always been an independent person and enjoy exploring new places. The ability to drive gave me the opportunity to travel to various locations and become involved in activities...

Looking back can predict the future. Here are several scenarios I experienced leading up to a Parkinson's diagnosis. In hindsight, I was exhibiting Parkinson's disease symptoms. Scenario 1: I was...