Parkinson's & Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: To Nap or Not to Nap?...We know from research, general observation, and even first-hand experience, that Parkinson’s disease (PD) can have a detrimental impact on nighttime sleep...reactions14comments
Parkinson's Disease and Military Veterans...With Memorial Day recently passing, I would be remiss if I did not address the recent scientific discovery of exposure to manufactured...reactions9comments
Probiotics: Are They Safe for Everyone?...In the last couple of years, there has been a movement to encourage healthier gut flora through the use of various dietary...reactions3comments
Can Mucuna Pruriens Help Control PD Symptoms?...Mucuna pruriens, also called the cowhage or velvet bean, is a leguminous plant that resides in tropical climates like Central and South...reactionscomments
ADHD May Lead to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s...With no known cause, researchers continue to investigate how Parkinson’s disease (PD) develops in different kinds of people. Believed to be caused...reactions5comments
It’s On The Wall: My Story on Micrographia...This is my first posting as a contributor for ParkinsonsDisease.net. I have been blogging on Parkinson's disease (PD) for over 10 years...reactions1comment
Zombie Walking 101: Parkinson's Gait and Us...My wife informed me that we have a friend's Halloween party coming. With over a month to go, there's so much pressure...reactions1comment
Vascular Parkinson's and George HW Bush...Saturday, December 1st I woke up early. Because my PD doesn't let me sleep in the way I would like, I decided...reactionscomments
How to Make the Most of Your Doctor's Visit...There are many useful tips that you can utilize before, during and after your appointment with the neurologist to make every minute...reactions1comment
65 Thoughts I Had While Watching “Love and Other Drugs”...Grab your popcorn and Skittles because we are diving deep into the 2010 flick, Love and Other Drugs. If you have not...reactions4comments
Community Tips for Dealing With Parkinson’s Nightmares...One of the most challenging aspects of Parkinson’s disease is how it affects someone’s ability to sleep at night. Nightmares, violent dreams...reactions1comment
PD Pundit: An Interview with Parkinson's Disease - Part 1...Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic featuring an interview with Parkinson's disease itself taking about the resources...reactions3comments
The Glitch in Our System...I have an idea that I'm slowly turning into a story. It's called A Glitch in the System. The basic premise: Something...reactions2comments
The Benefits of Fiber for Parkinson's Constipation...Poop, we all do it! But for people with Parkinson's disease, it may be harder than others. Constipation refers to changes in...reactions6comments
What To Do When the Caregiver Becomes Ill...The past several weeks have been a harsh reminder of what could happen when the person we depend on the most, our...reactions5comments
Welcome to Parkinsonville...A haunting series of scenes recently woke me in the wee hours of the morning. I vividly recalled visiting a strange new...reactions5comments
Parkinson's: A Malicious Disease...It’s easy to hate a disease like Parkinson’s. There are few things that seem as malicious and designed to cause destruction. I’m...reactions14comments
Reflecting on 2020: Any Silver Linings?...Over the past year, I’ve heard many people comment on how difficult and challenging 2020, the year of the pandemic, has been...reactions1comment
Just diagnosed...I have noticed a tremor for about a year. More recently it has become noticeable to others. The Movement center at RI...reactions5comments
Foundry Worker to Caregiver...I worked 28 years in a foundry while my wife was working in the medical devices facility and was diagnosed with Parkinson's...reactions3comments