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Antioxidants Protect Against Levodopa Toxicity, Mouse Study Shows

Antioxidants like vitamin C may protect against the toxic effects of levodopa, researchers report. Their study, “Reducing oxidative toxicity of L-dopa in combination with two different antioxidants: an essential oil isolated from Rosa Damascena Mill., and vitamin C”, was published in Toxicology Reports. Levodopa (L-DOPA) treatment effectively…

Treadmill Walking Linked to Greater Gait Stability, Less Cognitive Control in Parkinson’s, Study Says

Treadmill walking, but not over-ground walking, can improve gait stability in patients with Parkinson’s disease, a study has found. The research, “Treadmill walking reduces pre-frontal activation in patients with Parkinson’s disease” was published in Gait & Posture. It is widely known that Parkinson’s patients have difficulties preforming learned motor…