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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…

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…

If you have Parkinson’s disease, there are a lot of health benefits that come along with exercise. Staying active can help you sleep, strengthen your muscles and joints, reduce stress and depression, and improve posture, balance, and gait. But what sort of exercise should you do? The types of exercise you choose will depend, to some…

  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…

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…

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.

This video from the National Parkinson Foundation explains what “freezing” is in Parkinson’s disease patients. Freezing is when a patient temporarily freezes in one spot and it usually occurs when they stand up to walk or change momentum while walking. Their feet may also jitter a few times before…

The Portuguese pharmaceutical company, Bial, launched its “Me At My Best” campaign on World Parkinson’s Day on April 11 to raise awareness of the disease and offer support to those who suffer from it. Parkinson’s disease may eventually lead to a loss of independence,…

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…

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…