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This video from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research is part of the Parkinson’s 360: Getting to Know Parkinson’s series where patients with the disease talk about how their lives have been affected by the condition. Learn seven ways to self-manage your Parkinson’s disease. Seventy-nine-year-old Lisette was…

This video from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research is part of the Parkinson’s 360: Getting to Know Parkinson’s series where patients with the disease talk about how their lives have been affected by the condition. Christoph Stopka shares his tips for living well with Parkinson’s…

This Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research video introduces 40-year-old Jimmy Choi. Jimmy was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s disease five years ago. Discover three tips for living well with Parkinson’s disease here.  Choi talks about the importance of support groups both for patients and for caregivers. He…

Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative neurological disease where the brain cells that make dopamine die. Dopamine is responsible for movement, so the lack of dopamine causes symptoms like motor control, cognitive and GI problems, along with depression and many others. Find out more about dopamine’s role in the development of Parkinson’s disease.  In…

In this video from Life the Basic Manual, Parkinson’s disease patient Pam talks about her journey with the disease and some of the things she does to maintain her quality of life. Read about seven ways to self-manage your Parkinson’s disease.  Pam was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease…

This inspiring video from Christoph Stopka shows that being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease doesn’t mean you have to stop living life to the fullest. Discover 10 early signs of Parkinson’s disease here.  German-born Stopka moved to the U.S. in 1984. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2004 but he hasn’t…

In this video from Invigorate Physical Therapy and Wellness, founder Sarah King shares her top three tips for Parkinson’s patients to improve their quality of life. Find out more about improving balance with Parkinson’s disease through exercise.  Ms. King’s first tip is to treat exercise as another medication you…

Most people have heard of Parkinson’s disease, but other than the mobility and tremor issues patients suffer from, they know very little about the condition. We’ve put together a list of facts about Parkinson’s disease using information from health.com and the National Parkinson Foundation. Prevalence There are…

In this video from Cannabis Saves Lives, Larry Smith shares his journey with Parkinson’s disease and how medical marijuana has played a part in his treatment. Patent request filed for cannabis-based treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Read more here.  The retired police officer from South Dakota has been…

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition which affects the central nervous system. Typically it strikes over 50, but young-onset Parkinson’s disease can occur in people much younger. Discover the signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.  The disorder is caused by the death of nerve cells in the substantia…