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While 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...

Having 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...

Sometimes 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...

The 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...

Society 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...

Parkinson’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...

For those of you panicking about long-forgotten formulas, tests, slide rules, calculators, and flashbacks to “Intro to Calculus”, relax and sit back. We’re not going in that direction and we’re only...

During an average week of advising people’s academic life journey, I encounter several people who have no idea what the road ahead looks like. If we really think about it...

People living with Parkinson's disease (PD) experience motor and non-motor symptoms. Although tremor is a well-known symptom of PD, there are many others. These other symptoms powerfully affect people with...

People living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) may need surgery to treat other health conditions not related to PD. However, research shows that people with PD are more likely to have...

It’s 9:00 AM when my phone lights up. “Good Morning, Mary Beth!!!!!!!” My dad’s text message is enthusiastic and seemingly filled with joy. “Lol. Morning Dad, I love you.” I...

It can be difficult to stay motivated when living with a chronic illness like Parkinson's disease (PD). The symptoms of the condition may present both physical and emotional setbacks. To...

Did you know herbs and spices provide valuable protection to your neurons (the working unit of your brains) because of their natural antioxidants and phytonutrients? You can get wholesome nutrition...

We dedicate the month of April to Parkinson’s awareness. The reason is simple, April is the birth month of James Parkinson. If you have not read his detailed first published...

Driving is a very complex subject: Responsible driving involves mastering a certain level of skill, using those skills responsibly through life, realizing accidents can happen to the best and the...

Parkinson’s disease treatment primarily focuses on the relief of motor and non-motor symptoms, improving daily life. However, it’s worth addressing a Mediterranean and neuroprotective diet by boosting phytonutrient plant-based foods...

Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic describing one way people may cope with a Parkinson's diagnosis. He shares his perspective on why this approach is...

April 1 marks the first day of Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month. This month, our theme is finding a middle ground. Life is full of ebbs and flows, pushes and pulls...

Young-onset Parkinson's disease (PD) is PD diagnosed in a person younger than 50. It is a rare condition that occurs in 2 to 10 percent of all people with PD...

In case you missed it, our previous article, “High Antioxidant Meal Plan for People with Parkinson's Disease” details the ins and outs of antioxidants. These mighty yet colorful nutrients pack...