A common and widely used chemical may be fuelling the rise of the world’s fastest growing neurological condition – Parkinson’s disease. For the past 100 years, trichloroethylene (TCE) has been […]

Signs of Parkinson’s disease can be detected 20 to 30 years before symptoms appear using a known biomarker, called F-AV-133, and positron emission tomography (PET) scans, according to a new […]

Mark Peterson took Pitch in for Parkinson’s fundraising to a new level earlier this year. On 24 May he set out on a 1200-kilometre temple trek – the Shikoku Temple […]

When it comes to our mental health and wellbeing, studies have shown that having a good support network with strong relationships you can count on, is vital. A support network […]

Resilience: Building skills to endure hardship Resilience means being able to adapt to life's misfortunes and setbacks. Test your resilience level and get tips to build your own resilience. When […]

Talking to someone you’re concerned about may make all the difference. You can help them feel less alone and more supported. Ask if they’re okay, listen to what they tell […]

Concerns around sexual intimacy not only affect the Parkinson’s community but are common in the general population as well. There can be many ‘risk factors’ that impact sexual function including […]

My [Parkinson’s] Life Having Parkinson’s is just one aspect of a person’s life story. We want to share more stories of the varied lives of people currently living with Parkinson’s. […]

Mindfulness meditation – mental training of being focused on the present moment without interpretation or judgment – was better than physical exercise at lessening depression symptoms and maintaining emotional stability […]

Michael Ortiz has Parkinson’s. Like many with this disease, he’s been hospitalised on many occasions for conditions other than Parkinson’s. On too many of those occasions, according to Michael, the […]

Growing stronger, day by day  By Danny Lavender  Danny Lavender MBE was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s in 2004. He  says developing a ‘growth mindset’ has helped him stay positive. […]

Making exercise an enjoyable part of your everyday life may be easier than you think. Just choose activities that make you feel happy and confident  If your workout is unpleasant […]