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Winter is a perilous time if you have a compromised immune system, but you can’t stay alone inside for four months. You have to get on with your daily life, and just hope you don’t succumb to other people’s bugs and illnesses. However, there are some foods that can help you avoid catching a cold…

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…

Everyone suffers from stress from time to time but when you have a chronic disease, stress not only adds to your everyday burden but can often exacerbate the symptoms of your condition. While we can’t avoid stress altogether, there are ways that we help ourselves relax more and not let things…

In this film from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Dr. Rachel Dolhun talks about depression and anxiety in Parkinson’s disease. Read about the four possible causes of Parkinson’s disease.  Dr. Dolhun explains that patients with Parkinson’s disease can often suffer from depression or anxiety and…

A lot of Parkinson’s disease patients have a vitamin D deficiency and recent studies have shown that this vitamin can benefit patients. Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin,” mostly because we can get it naturally when the sun’s UV rays interact with our skin, which triggers the vitamin’s synthesis. This very important vitamin aids…

Parkinson’s disease is a long-term degenerative disease which 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…

Parkinson’s disease is a very complex and serious condition that affects patients in many ways. Parkinson’s symptoms often include tremors or shakes, that tend to occur in your fingers and your hands. Patients may also experience rigid muscles, loss of movement, and speech and writing changes. The disease affects the daily…

https://vimeo.com/147381478 In this video from the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s, physical therapist Mike Studer talks about how tracking can help Parkinson’s disease patients recognize and measure their progress over time. Discover seven ways to make your home safer if you have Parkinson’s disease. Studer explains that patients often…

The National Parkinson Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the 500,000 people in the U.S. who live with Parkinson’s disease. Since its formation in 1957, the NPF has raised more than $200 million for research and support services for Parkinson’s disease. Watch some balance and stride…

Because Parkinson’s disease is a progressive condition, it can be difficult to spot the early warning signs. However, we’ve put together a list of 10 of the most common early signs and symptoms of the disease, according to the National Parkinson Foundation. This is one of the…