What you eat, constipation and medications you may take for other conditions can affect how well your body absorbs your Parkinson’s drugs. Here we look at ways to make sure […]
A new drug molecule could reactivate housekeeping functions in the brain cells of young Parkinson’s patients. A novel drug molecule being studied by researchers from McGill University in Canada could […]
Average caregiver spends more than 30 hours a week providing care The average caregiver for someone with Parkinson’s disease spends more than 30 hours per week doing unpaid work to provide care, […]
by Sarah Dawson and Josefa Domingos Freezing in the home or in busy public places can be upsetting, embarrassing, or even frightening. The anxiety that comes with this symptom of […]
Paradoxically, previous research has shown that – despite its inherent health risks – cigarette smoking is linked with a reduced risk of Parkinson’s disease. Until now, however, it was not […]
We know that exercise is great for our minds and bodies, but sometimes it’s challenging to maintain interest. Have you ever exercised with a friend or group and found how […]
Danielle’s (Dani’s) Parkinson’s journey began in 2022 with a workplace injury. “I tripped over the rubbish bin in the classroom!” she laughed. But it turns out this injury was the […]
How ground-breaking medical imaging is helping EU-funded researchers monitor brain activity during movement – and what this could mean for diagnosing and treating Parkinson’s. Neuroimaging has made huge strides in […]
Rhinorrhoea is the medical name for a runny nose. Research has shown that it’s more common in people with Parkinson’s than the general population. Rhinorrhoea literally means ‘fluid from the […]