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Tai Chi and Parkinson’s

Tai Chi helps those with Parkinson’s to live well Tai Chi, more correctly known as Taijiquan, is a traditional Chinese exercise and martial art practice composed of flowing and graceful […]

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Exercise cuts Parkinson’s risk for men

Current research says that men who aren’t physically active are at greater risk of developing Parkinson’s. It is timely to discuss this because it is Men’s Health Week in mid-June, […]

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Parkinson’s NSW research presented at World Parkinson Congress

Research by Parkinson’s NSW, Charles Sturt University and the Mid North Coast Local Health District has been recognised with an invitation to present at the prestigious 5th World Parkinson’s Congress […]

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Shaken not Stirred

By Lisa Ride This poem is about my condition; I hate to call it a disease But that’s the way they label it, and you can tell that I’m displeased […]

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Fundraising at high speed

Volunteer fundraisers for Parkinson’s NSW come in all ages, shapes and sizes… and moves at all speeds. 12-year-old Sebastian Speziali (known as Sebbie to his family) is both young and […]

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Colour My World

An accomplished artist recently showed his work in an exhibition called Colour my World at Grafton Regional Gallery. His name is David Carroll and he is living with Parkinson’s. David […]

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Question time with a Parkinson’s researcher

Associate Professor Kay Double is based at The Brain and Mind Centre of The University of Sydney. She is a neurochemist who has been researching Parkinson’s for 25 years. Her […]

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Team Grandma Jan

Everyone living with Parkinson’s faces special challenges. Thankfully many of them are also supported by special people.  Jan has been living with Parkinson’s for 15 years and has her very […]

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Finding a cure for Parkinson’s

When will a cure be found? When will life with Parkinson’s be better? There’s now a whole body of research done by researchers which we can tap into. That’s going […]

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April Falls

Loss of balance and falling are common problems for people living with Parkinson’s. These problems develop over time as the condition progresses. Falls carry a significant risk of physical injury […]

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Ellyse Perry Pitches in for Parkinson’s

Cricket champion Ellyse Perry honoured by Newman’s Own Foundation Newman’s Own Foundation, founded by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, has announced that champion cricketer Ellyse Perry is one […]

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14th January 2025

Artificial intelligence model can detect Parkinson’s from breathing patterns

Parkinson’s disease is notoriously difficult to diagnose as it relies primarily on the appearance of motor symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slowness, but these symptoms often appear several years […]
14th January 2025
Neuroscientist analysing brain scans

DBS-Plus Trial Shows Potential

At 69, Hoyt “Corky” Ball knew something was wrong when his right hand began to tremble uncontrollably. His primary doctor ruled out Parkinson’s, but the prescribed medication failed to alleviate […]