Processed food tied to higher risk of early Parkinson’s symptoms
People who eat large amounts of highly processed foods are more likely to develop early Parkinson’s disease symptoms, a study…
Articles by Marisa Wexler, MS
Compound ID’d that may reduce Parkinson’s brain inflammation
An experimental compound has been identified that shows the potential to reduce brain inflammation in neurodegenerative conditions such as…
Virtual reality therapy may aid mental health, quality of life
An intervention combining talk therapy with virtual reality may help improve mental health and life quality for people with…
Adapted physical activity eases Parkinson’s motor symptoms
An adapted physical activity program may help ease motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, a study showed. Although patients’…
Early use of CPAP for sleep apnea may reduce risk of Parkinson’s
People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, but starting treatment with continuous…
Psilocybin may help prevent brain damage after head injury: Rat study
Treatment with psilocybin — the hallucinogenic agent in magic mushrooms — may help to prevent damage to the brain following…
Dementia linked to higher mortality risk after hip fracture surgery
People with dementia related to Parkinson’s disease are at increased risk of death after undergoing surgery to address broken…
Amygdala damage linked to Parkinson’s vision problems: Study
Damage to a part of the brain called the amygdala plays a key role in vision problems for people with…
Blood protein EGF may help predict Parkinson’s cognitive issues: Study
Levels of the protein epidermal growth factor, or EGF, in blood may help predict the risk of cognitive decline in…
Parkinson’s Revolution, indoor cycling fundraiser, set for Feb. 22
Parkinson’s Revolution, an indoor cycling event to spread awareness about Parkinson’s disease and raise funds for the Parkinson’s…