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Wendy is a proven blogger and social media manager who has helped to build online communities for businesses and organizations. She currently heads the website’s social outreach online through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Articles by Wendy Henderson

Is Parkinson’s Disease Triggered by a Protein in the Stomach?

A recent study has found that Parkinson’s disease could be triggered by a protein in the stomach that travels to the brain through the vagal nerve. Researchers found that those who had the vagal nerve removed had a 40 percent lower chance of developing the disease. MORE: Varying thresholds for Parkinson’s protein toxicity form the basis…

Michael J. Fox Talks About His Positive Attitude

In this video from Talks at Google, the Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) and Verily Life Sciences host a discussion about Michael’s life with Parkinson’s disease. MORE: How does Parkinson’s disease affect the brain? Head of clinical neurology for Verily Life Sciences, Dr. Bill Marks, talks to the…

How Parkinson’s Disease Affects Your Body

  In this video from Consumer Health Digest, Dr. Ron Desi talks about the basics of Parkinson’s disease and how the progressive neurodegenerative disease affects the body. MORE: How does Parkinson’s disease affect the brain? Dr. Desi explains that Parkinson’s disease usually develops in middle to late…

6 Things to Know About Using Medicinal Marijuana

Using cannabis or marijuana for medicinal purposes is a hot topic right now among patients and health practitioners. It’s regularly touted as a pain reliever for many chronic illnesses, including Parkinson’s disease. According to the National Cancer Institute, here are some of the facts about medical marijuana and its suggested…

How Does Parkinson’s Disease Affect the Brain?

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disease where, over time, dopamine in the brain is lost, leading to problems with controlling movement. In this simple animated video from Soton Brain Hub, learn more about the pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease and how it affects the brain.

Busting Popular Myths About Depression

This video from Big Think deals with some of the common myths surrounding depression. MORE: A Parkinson’s disease patient talks about his deep brain stimulation procedure.  Dr. Patricia Deldin from the University of Michigan Depression Center explains exactly what depression is and what it isn’t. Deldin shares that depression is an invisible…

11 Facts About Parkinson’s Disease You May Not Know

Most people know of Parkinson’s disease and have a good idea of its symptoms, but very few know much more than that about this progressive illness. Since April is Parkinson’s disease awareness month, we’ve put together some simple stats and facts that you can share near and far. With help from the Parkinson’s…