In this video from the Veterans Health Administration, army veteran W.D. Perdieu shares that that he recently began experiencing problems with his vision, and his neurologist, Dr. George Gitchel, further explains the symptom’s connection to Parkinson’s disease.
A recent report has suggested that the consumption of low-fat dairy products could increase a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The research team from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston analyzed data from more than 80,000 woman and 48,000 men over the course of 25 years. According to a…
A recent study of the Parkinson’s disease protein LRRK2 has shifted into a new phase — one that will take it into outer space. This week, a research team from the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Disease Research, launched…
As well as the symptoms usually associated with Parkinson’s disease like rigidity and tremors, those living with the condition may also experience other complications. According to the Mayo Clinic, these complications may include: 1. Cognitive Problems Cognitive problems tend to occur in the later stages of the disease, where…
Tech giant Microsoft has just unveiled one of their newest, most innovative designs: a wristwatch that can temporarily halt tremors in people with Parkinson’s disease. MORE: Inventor solves graphic designer’s problem with Parkinson’s tremors The prototype was showcased at the Microsoft Build 2017 event in Seattle, Washington. The watch works by vibrating…
It’s estimated that around a third of people living with Parkinson’s disease experience “freezing” from time to time. “Freezing” often happens when patients are walking and suddenly change direction or while raising the foot to go up a step, but it can also affect arm movements and even speech.  Freezing can lead to falls and…
Parkinson’s disease is a long-term degenerative disease that affects the central nervous system. To date, there is no cure for the condition, but there are medications and therapies available to address some of the symptoms and improve quality of life for patients. Here are eight of the main drugs and therapies used…
Approximately 50 percent of Parkinson’s disease patients will experience differences in a variety of cognitive skills and mild cognitive changes as their condition progresses. However, this doesn’t mean they have dementia, which is diagnosed when a person experiences problems with more than one cognitive area and the impairment begins to affect daily life. MORE: …
Many people living with Parkinson’s disease experience vision and eye problems. Some of the issues are a direct symptom of the disease, whereas others may be a side effect of medication taken to help treat Parkinson’s. MORE: How does Parkinson’s disease affect the brain? According to the National Parkinson’s Foundation,…
Parkinson’s disease affects movement, coordination and mobility and as the disease progresses, it can often begin to ebb away at the confidence a person living with the condition has in their own abilities. However, all is not lost and there are ways that you can improve your confidence in movement. Although…
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