Therapy and Medication...Like many people with Parkinson’s disease, I noticed that I was having issues with being bummed out and worried prior to being...reactions4comments
The Emma Watch: A Wearable Device to Ease PD Tremors...Editor's Note: The Emma Watch was a prototype designed by Microsoft specifically made for someone with PD. Unfortunately, it is uncertain if...reactions37comments
Who Gets Parkinson's?...Genes, inflammation, diet ... There are thoughts on what might predispose or cause a person to develop Parkinson's disease. Posy wonders if...reactionscomments
Michael J. Fox to Receive Honorary Award for Parkinson's Work...Michael J. Fox, 61, is set to receive an honorary Oscar Award this fall for his contribution to Parkinson’s research. The Academy...reactions3comments
Community Connections Enhance Physical and Mental Health...Parkinson’s disease has a worldwide prevalence whether or not we want to admit it. Mental illness, too, occupies a weighty presence in...reactionscomments
Cultivating Friendships: “You've Got a Friend in Me"...We all need friends. Isolation is a killer. Some People with Parkinson's disease have friends as caregivers. How lovely it must have...reactions9comments
Keeping Tabs On Humor...I'm in my 80th year and was diagnosed with PD about 3 years ago. It all started when I was at the...reactions2comments
My Pregnancy and Parkinson’s: The Correlation Between the Two...The Parkinson’s that afflicts this brain and body that I have started at the age of 28 when I was in the...reactions1comment
Rollercoasters...Rollercoasters have always made Posy sick! She didn’t have a great beginning to 2022. After an utterly amazing third quarter of 2021...reactions2comments
For the Newbie: The ABCs of Parkinson's Disease...When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease I was shocked, depressed, and worried. My mind was racing like I was in the...reactions15comments
Spun Out of Control On Rytary and Shortage of Neuropsychiatrist is a Dangerous Development...In Boston, MA and I believe nationwide, we have a huge shortage of neuropsych pharmacologists and psychiatrists seeing Parkinson’s Disease patients. I...reactions16comments
Parkinson's Awareness Month 2021: COVID Edition...During an average week of advising people’s academic life journey, I encounter several people who have no idea what the road ahead...reactionscomments
3 Plant-Based Foods to Improve Stress Management...Editor’s note: Talk to your healthcare provider about your particular situation before starting any new supplements or diets. Are you stressed about...reactions1comment
Balance Issues, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Parkinson’s...I have balance issues. I also have Parkinson’s disease and severe peripheral neuropathy. According to the Mayo Clinic, peripheral neuropathy is caused by...reactions1comment
Preparing for Surgery When You Have Parkinson’s Disease...People living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) may need surgery to treat other health conditions not related to PD. However, research shows that...reactions1comment
Getting the Most From Your Parkinson's Medication...Most of us who live with a chronic illness like Parkinson’s know firsthand what a struggle it is to find the right...reactionscomments
The Duality of Illness: Terms We Should Know...When it comes to trying to explain how we feel on a particular day, it can be difficult to articulate in a...reactions16comments
What Foods Should be Avoided with Parkinson's?...While there is no special “Parkinson’s diet”, doctors do know that well-balanced nutrition and the timing of meals can help manage some...reactions1comment
Searching for Silver Linings: How to Stay Positive with Parkinson's...Since I was diagnosed I have tried to stay positive. It’s often tough to see the good in difficult situations but I...reactions48comments
Are Ataxia and Parkinson’s Disease Related?...Ataxia is a word used to describe any type of uncoordinated movement. It comes from the Greek term “a taxis,” which means...reactions2comments
