Many of us experience a natural urge to relate to others to create a greater understanding of our existence. Human…
Mary Beth Skylis
Mary Beth Skylis (she/her) lives in Colorado, where she works as a full-time freelance writer. As a columnist for Backpacker Magazine and Women's Health, she spends most of her time learning about the latest developments in the outdoor and health industries. When her dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2013, she began conducting research and looking for ways to share her journey. Joining BioNews was the result. Now she works as a forum moderator and continues to share monthly musings about life with Parkinson’s disease.
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Articles by Mary Beth Skylis
Everywhere you look, it seems, ads and notifications holler about remedies to ailments that people suffer from in the United…
I’ve heard many stories about Parkinson’s disease changing relationships. Some community members observe personality changes that make their…
When Diana Dunetz’s husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019, she didn’t know what to think. First, there…
When the clock struck midnight on March 13, Dad turned into a pumpkin, sprouting vines for ears and orange skin…
I’ve always been an analytical person. For as long as I can remember, I’ve catalogued data about my life, creating…
When the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, many of us brace for the new year. We want to start…
Several years ago, my dad decided he was ready for deep brain stimulation (DBS), a procedure that would implant…
Every year, the holidays sneak up on me, and I’m left scrambling for the perfect Christmas gifts. My dad,…
When my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013, I didn’t expect the disease to transform my…