Fuel for the Berry Best Protection Against Parkinson's DiseaseBerries have been getting great press for their memory benefits for years. Then after the MIND diet arrived around 2015, berries won the all-star title of superfoods! Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Ask the Advocate: How Can You Comfort a Person With Parkinson's?A Parkinson's disease (PD) diagnosis can be overwhelming, but you do not have to face it alone. We asked our ParkinsonsDisease.net advocates, "What’s something a friend or family member did... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Finding the Positive in Parkinson's DiseaseParkinson’s disease (PD) itself is no fun. However, like anytime you deal with a health crisis, you learn how to manage the good, the bad, and the ugly. My father has had... By Suzanne Troy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Looking Ahead Can Result In a Better TodayI have Parkinson’s and I’m currently stage 2 or 3 depending on the day. If I don’t look at my life as being more than Parkinson’s, I can and sometimes... By Phil Horton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
PD Pundit: Types of PD FallsOur resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic describing the experience of falling with Parkinson's and the balance problems people with the condition face. To read the... By Peter Dunlap-Shohl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What's Wrong With Me?Once, long ago, there lived a happy and loving family of brilliant scholars, blonde beauties and a superhero (yes, really!). Into this incredibly joyous environment, a second daughter was born... By Posy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Meeting “The General”The morning is crisp, and I can smell frost in the air when I pile into the car with my dad. It’s been a few months since his last “tune... By MaryBeth Skylis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Practice Is a Commitment To YourselfLast week, I co-hosted a Zoom meeting for people with Parkinson’s disease. Our speaker for the morning, was a dear friend and a very accomplished Qi Gong instructor. Amazingly, she... By Karl Robb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Get Read-E to Boost Antioxidants for Parkinson’s with Vitamin EFuel your way to greater neural protection with the help of vitamin E. Also known as tocopherol, this natural antioxidant provides health benefits from head to toe. Found mainly in... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms (and I could... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
I Have Choices: Living My Life Fully With Parkinson's DiseaseI still have choices! I am living my life fully with Parkinson's disease (PD). Therefore, I do not live in the past and choose to live life with gusto, instead of... By Marc Mitnick2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Remembering Dad’s DiagnosisDad received a diagnosis the year that I was graduating from College. It was 2013. We were in the process of losing our house. My parents were fighting non-stop. And... By MaryBeth Skylis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
You Have Parkinson's Disease"You have Parkinson's Disease." *cue dramatic music* When I received my Parkinson’s diagnosis at the age of 28, it felt like my life had prematurely ended. Understandably, this might sound a tad... By Shamsa3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Bevy of Beverages Packed with AntioxidantsWhile juice sometimes gets a bad rap, it’s important to look at the glass half full (that counts for portion size too). Turn to the positive! Antioxidant-rich juices such as... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Not Every Symptom is Parkinson’sHaving had Parkinson’s for a while, I am quite used to having new symptoms crop up as my disease progresses. My other health issues are fairly stable and I tend to... By Phil Horton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Using Avoidance to Cope with Parkinson's DiseaseSometimes I wonder if my coping mechanism is avoidant. I have the travel bug and I can commonly be found in a different location every weekend. I love seeing and... By MaryBeth Skylis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Let's Go For a WalkThe waning power of the COVID-19 virus combined with the elixir of springtime are good signs for all, especially for us in the Parkinson's community. The temperatures and completed vaccination... By Tom Sheppard3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
I Am a Work in ProgressSociety can often treat people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) as if they need wrapping in a soft blanket or worse, as second-class citizens. I think there is another way. I... By Phil Horton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Vivid Dreams and Parkinson’sParkinson’s disease affects neurons in the brain that release a molecule called dopamine. Dopamine helps to regulate our movements, emotions, and sleep. Damage to these neurons can affect your motor... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments