14th May 2025
Clinical studies

Low-dose Carbon Monoxide may Explain Reduced Risk of Parkinson’s Among Smokers

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 […]
14th May 2025
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Exercising With Friends

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 […]
14th May 2025
Dani McCarthy

My [Parkinson’s] Life – Danielle McCarthy

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 […]
14th May 2025
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What New ‘Brain in Motion’ Technology can Reveal About Parkinson’s

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 […]
8th May 2025
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Runny Nose and Parkinson’s

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 […]
8th May 2025
Jill Hammergren and her partner

Lessons I’ve Learned While Being a Parkinson’s Caregiver

by Jill Hammergren  Caring for someone is one of the purest acts of love you can do.  Caregiving for a loved one is one of the most challenging, demanding, and often […]
8th May 2025
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Study Exposes Link Between Anxiety and Parkinson’s

A paper in the British Journal of General Practice reveals that the risk of developing Parkinson’s is twice as high for those with anxiety.  A team of researchers at the University College […]
7th May 2025
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Tips on Doing the Housework When You Have Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s symptoms can make keeping the house clean and tidy more difficult. Here, we share people’s tips on how they manage the housework.  “I suggest cleaning one room at a time. Or […]
7th May 2025
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Cell-based Brain Implants for Parkinson’s are in Development

The research will be tested in animal models of the disease. Researchers at the University of Cambridge in the U.K. are developing brain implants using small clusters of lab-grown cells […]