Research

It’s the time of year when we begin to feel some distinction in our bodies that relate to the change in light. Our body clocks, more formally known as our...

One wonderful personality trait of my Indian father’s is that he typically does not do what he does not want to do. Managing this with his Parkinson’s has not been...

I have been extremely blessed to have been given the privilege to work in all spheres impacting the global Parkinson’s community. Over the last decade, I have advocated as a...

The In America survey is now closed. A Parkinson's diagnosis is a shock, but what can make it more difficult is the lack of information available for patients and their...

An optical scan of the retina may be able to detect changes marking the early stages of Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers in South Korea published a report in the journal...

Art therapy is a technique that has been applied to improve numerous varied conditions. It has been demonstrated to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and improve dexterity. It’s one of...

You may have heard that mannitol can help with Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms. Researchers are looking into whether this is true. So far, the verdict is mixed. Mannitol is a...

"You Smell!" A phrase often used by children may have new meaning. New research suggests that it is possible to detect Parkinson’s disease (PD) by sniffing someone’s skin. Having “a...

In the last couple of years, there has been a movement to encourage healthier gut flora through the use of various dietary supplements and natural products. There appears to be...

Mucuna pruriens, also called the cowhage or velvet bean, is a leguminous plant that resides in tropical climates like Central and South America, as well as in India. The seed...