How Chocolate May Help Protect Against Parkinson’s DiseaseIf you feel chocolate makes everything better, you’re in my camp! While it may sound too good to be true, it offers...reactions1comment
An Interview with Dr. Paul Thompson of Enigma-PD: Part 2In case you missed it, check out part 1 of this interview with Dr. Paul Thompson. Dr. Paul Thompson is the Associate...reactions1comment
An Interview with Dr. Paul Thompson of Enigma-PD: Part 1This interview contains 2 parts. Continue reading about Enigma-PD in part 2 of this interview with Dr. Paul Thompson. I recently had...reactionscomments
Keep on Riding!A friend and I were visiting the other day and, as often happens, we asked each other about our exercise. His favorite...reactions6comments
The Shadow KnowsI walk every day and night along with my shadow. The Shadow follows me everywhere from the time I get up in...reactions12comments
Relaxation to Push Away the BlahsLife with Parkinson’s can be rough. If you’re active on this website, you know our advocates define the painful symptoms of the...reactions7comments
Looking into Inflammation and Parkinson’sAs someone with an autoimmune disease, I know how important an anti-inflammatory diet can be for me. Lowering my body’s inflammatory response...reactions2comments
Caregiver Resources: Where Caregivers Can Go for SupportMillions of people are caring for loved ones who are sick or disabled. In fact, some 25 percent of U.S. adults report...reactionscomments
Walking In Someone Else's ShoesIt’s difficult enough to walk in my own shoes sometimes- literally and figuratively. I can get a rock in my shoe which...reactions5comments
Creating a Successful Fundraising CampaignAt the beginning of 2021, my spouse decided to start a fundraising campaign for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research...reactionscomments
Happy New Life? Finding a Cure Together!Posy is making her usual New Year's resolutions: To find a dance class and to attend the dance class! And, to eat...reactionscomments
Same Upbringing, Different OutcomesLast time, in "Lack of Regular Exercise," we heard how Posy's formative years encouraged her to be active. So, why and when...reactions9comments
Lack of Regular ExerciseLast time in "Rogue Genes or Personal Responsibility?," we heard how exercise, although an essential component in the lives of her parents...reactions3comments
Dry Mouth, Another PD SymptomThe list keeps growing of varied symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD). So often thought of as a neurodegenerative motor disorder characterized...reactions7comments
Tips for Washing, Grooming, and Going to the Bathroom with Parkinson’sParkinson’s disease can interfere with every aspect of life, including things as simple as using the restroom and going about daily grooming...reactions2comments
Exercise 101: Introducing the FITT PrincipleI hope you know about the many benefits of regular exercise, especially for those living with chronic conditions like Parkinson's disease (PD)...reactionscomments
Why I Have a Speech Pathologist on My Medical TeamMany people with Parkinson's (PWP) develop a speech and voice disorder. As a Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), I have treated many Parkinson’s...reactions9comments
A Sad Way to Gain PerspectiveEver 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...reactions7comments
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a VaccineEven after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are...reactionscomments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactions1comment
