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Can an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Help Parkinson’s?

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes damaging inflammation in the brain. Yet, scientists who study Parkinson’s will tell you that your gut health can be involved, too – […]

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In the Spotlight: Woolgoolga Support Group

On the fourth Wednesday of every month, Wendy McCallum rises at 6am to bake scones for her Support Group meeting. Wendy is the dedicated leader of Woolgoolga Support Group – […]

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Successful Kiama Walk in the Park

Brilliant spring weather greeted the Kiama Parkinson's Support Group for its Walk in the Park fundraiser on 28 November at Black Beach near the centre of the township. It was […]

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Parkinson’s NSW Supports Rural Health Campaign

Parkinson’s NSW has thrown its support behind a Rural Health campaign initiated by Dr Joe McGirr, Independent Member for Wagga Wagga. The ‘Better Care, Closer to Home’ campaign is an […]

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Take 5 October

A monthly review of the top five issues raised in calls to the Parkinson’s NSW InfoLine team (call 1800 727 567).     Getting Moving After Winter With the colder months […]

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In the Spotlight: Murwillumbah Support Group

Murwillumbah Support Group in the Northern Rivers region is celebrating its one-year anniversary – the direct result of the right person being in the right place at the right time. […]

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My DBS Journey – Debby

“When my very intuitive three-year-old granddaughter asked me why her nan shook all the time, it made me get serious about Deep Brain Stimulation,” recalls Debby Pitchford, who lives with […]

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Study helps Parkinson’s patients stay on their feet

A Parkinson's disease patient has been able to play sports he thought he had "given up for good" after wearable technology helped improve his balance and movement. David Muskett, from […]

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Exercise and Parkinson’s: what you need to know

We all know the benefits of daily exercise. Being active has such a positive impact on physical and mental health, often making you feel great both inside and out. People […]

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My [Parkinson’s] Life – Barry Whiting

 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. Barry Whiting, 69, […]

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Australia’s first and smallest deep brain stimulator

Professor of Neuroscience Peter Silburn and Dr Terry Coyne of St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital are the first team in the Asia Pacific region to implant the latest deep brain […]

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$3 million boost to accelerate precision medicine for Parkinson’s

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has made a $3 million grant over five years to unite leading Australian researchers to accelerate precision medicine for the treatment of […]

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