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...Navigating life’s speedbumps while managing Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be overwhelming at times, especially if you have additional health concerns. But including the regular consumption of orange foods can offer...

...My father completed a neuropsychological exam in December 2020. The exam, which is typically 4-6 hours ended up having to be split up into 2 days because he was moving...

...It’s 7 AM, I’m getting ready to make my coffee when I see my dad struggling to transport his own cup to the kitchen. He balances his weight between his...

...Our self-image is often composed of labels imposed on us by others. Are they the real "you?" When we were young, almost all of us picked up labels that made...

...Making the most of every appointment with your neurologist is critical since we only see them several times a year. Also, seeing a neurologist with a movement disorders specialist (MDS)...

...Learning to cope with multiple autoimmune and movement disorders is challenging. I was recently doing some research on the National Institutes of Health site and learned that it is fairly...

...Editor's Note: Talk to your doctor before starting or stopping any new exercise routines. I have had Parkinson's disease (PD) since 2020. Exercising is one of the most important treatments for...

...In case you missed part 1 of this article, you can read it here: A Breathing Corpse Awaketh After 8 years of being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, there is one...

...What does it mean to be elderly? Typically, this refers to persons 65 years and older. As a child, I thought anyone over 20 years old was elderly. My thoughts...

...When I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD), I thought I would never feel joy, friendship, love, or mastery again. I dwelled on things I could not change and wasted...

...Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...

...Keeping your mind and body active is one of the most effective ways of fighting Parkinson’s. Exercise has been proven to slow the progression of Parkinson’s symptoms. An active mind...

...Music and music therapy can help make positive changes for people with Parkinson's disease. With the assistance of a music therapist, I've been experiencing therapy in new and effective ways...

...As if there weren’t enough reasons to eat your fruits and vegetables! Not only do they contain vitamins, minerals, and fiber benefits, but new research shows that phytonutrients in plant-based...

...Posy reacts oddly to her diagnosis. “I’m surprised you didn’t bring your husband with you to this appointment?” remarked the neurologist. Posy, still innocent of her fate, thought that would...