Mental illness in people with Parkinson’s disease, more frequently found in female and older patients, appears to associate with more…
Marisa Wexler, MS
Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.
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Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
Mindfulness yoga seems to be better than conventional exercise at alleviating depression and anxiety in people with Parkinson’s disease, according…
Women working in fields that include teaching, healthcare, and — especially — social work “defined broadly” may be at a…
Veterans of the Gulf War are not, as a whole, more likely to experience Parkinson’s disease-like symptoms, a new study…
The National Stem Cell Foundation (NSCF) announced it will launch the first 3D cellular models of Parkinson’s disease,…
A new report describes two Indian men with Parkinson’s disease who experienced “creative awakenings” after they started being treated with…
A new study highlights some of the differences in perspective on disease management between people living with Parkinson’s disease and…
Measuring how often a person spontaneously blinks could help predict motor changes in people with Parkinson’s disease being treated with…
Ballet practice may not improve balance and gait in people with Parkinson’s disease — at least not over the long…
Yoga focused on mindfulness — a mental exercise focused on accepting oneself in the present — could lower anxiety and…