6 of the Best Apps for Chronic Illness Management
Managing a chronic illness can be difficult. There are many different medications to take (often at different times), appointments to remember, symptoms…
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Using Exercise to Help Combat Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms
In this video from Intermountain Healthcare, Parkinson’s disease patient Michael Foerster talks about how his…
3 Causes of Psychosis in Parkinson’s Disease
Psychosis is the term used when patients experience hallucinations and delusions. Hallucinations are more likely to occur in the later…
10 Common Cognitive Changes When You Have Parkinson’s Disease
Approximately 50 percent of Parkinson’s disease patients will experience differences in a variety of cognitive skills and mild cognitive changes…
10 Tips for a ‘Common Sense Approach’ to Life With a Chronic Illness
While living with a chronic illness can be challenging, there are ways that you can make life easier and live a happy and…
10 Complications of Parkinson’s Disease
As well as the symptoms usually associated with Parkinson’s disease like rigidity and tremors, those living with the condition may also experience…
The Connection Between Parkinson’s Disease and Sleep Disorders
It’s estimated that around three-quarters of people living with Parkinson’s disease also suffer from a sleep disorder. A good night’s…
Boxing Classes Prove a Big Hit for People With Parkinson’s Disease
As this report in CBS New York points out, when people think of the relationship between…
Could Parkinson’s Disease Be Linked to Low-Fat Dairy?
A recent report has suggested that the consumption of low-fat dairy products could increase a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
5 Stages of Parkinson’s Disease
If you’ve been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease then your doctor will use a rating scale to establish the stage of…