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...Let me just say it: I love technology! Technology makes us who we are. It advances us as a species. From fire and the wheel to Deep Brain Stimulation and...

...Both multiple system atrophy (MSA) and Parkinson’s disease are degenerative diseases of the nervous system that affect movement and worsen over time. Their early signs and symptoms are generally quite...

...Technology, medical discoveries, and overall innovations have made our lives better, healthier, and more productive, but has it reduced our frustration level? Are we happier in the 21st century than our...

...It is 3:15 a.m., again...and I am finding it difficult to fall back to sleep for yet another night. So, just in case the love of your life also has Parkinson’s...

...This is Part One in a series of three articles that focuses on things you can do to prioritize and achieve sleep as a caregiver. If you care for a...

...Focusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms of breathing exercises. In this video, renowned naturopath...

...Being a caregiver for a loved one with Parkinson’s can be filled with meaning, challenge, and eventually heartbreak. In listening to my patients over the years, both at the hospital...

...Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic in a four-part series on Parkinson's symptoms and side effects. This fourth and final installment discusses drug interactions. To...

...We are no good to someone else if we don’t take care of ourselves first. It sounds selfish, and maybe it is, but it is also the truth. A hierarchy...

...Generally, in life, we tend to do things that we feel matter. We spend our time and money on the things we value, ideally. One thing that Parkinson’s does for those...

...Those of us who live with a chronic illness, such as Parkinson’s disease (PD), know from experience that having a sluggish bowel can be one, if not the MOST devastating...

...The dictionary says a tribe can consist of a community linked by a common culture and dialect. Sebastian Junger, in his book, Tribe, says, “We have a strong instinct to...

...Our resident artist here at ParkinsonsDisease.net, Peter, created a new comic in a four-part series on Parkinson's symptoms and side effects. This third installment discusses the side effects that occur...

...People with Parkinson's disease (PD) can sometimes have problems with their hands and feet, including weakness, numbness, and pain. Those with this discomfort might be unsure whether these are signs...