Nowadays, outside-the-box content is something we see all the time on the internet. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and so many other social media platforms are always delivering new, viral trends that everyone in the world tends to follow–or almost everyone. Discover seven ways to help self-manage Parkinson’s disease. One…
Being diagnosed with a complex and serious disease like Parkinson’s is never easy. Patients and caregivers immediately start considering what changes will be necessary in order to make day-to-day life easy and safe for the recently diagnosed. There are several things you can do to improve your daily routine while living with Parkinson’s. Many of these…
In this educational video from Parkinson’s UK, we find out more about Parkinson’s disease. The film explains that Parkinson’s disease develops in the substantia nigra part of the brain when the cells begin to die. These cells produce dopamine and the loss of dopamine in the brain leads…
In this very informative animated video, Armando Hasudungan uses simple sketches to explain Parkinson’s disease. The neuro-degenerative condition affects approximately 0.3 percent of the population (around 7.5 million people worldwide). Find out more about how the medication used for treating Parkinson’s disease works. Armando takes us through some…
https://vimeo.com/152773450 In this video from the Davis Phinney Foundation, Dr. Andrew Duker discusses some of the reasons why Parkinson’s disease patients get so fatigued and what can be done to help them. Find out about the four possible causes of Parkinson’s disease. Duker describes how patients with Parkinson’s need to…
In this video from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Dr. Rachel Dolhun, neurologist and movement disorder specialist, talks about cognitive dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease patients. Discover the four possible causes for Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Dolhun explains that cognitive dysfunction is a non-motor symptom whereby…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIEUEV9wlyI In this easy to understand Osmosis video, Parkinson’s disease (PD) is explained through animation. The video focuses on five main factors: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and the pathology of Parkinson’s disease. Michael J. Fox Foundation grant aims for a way of treating dementia in Parkinson’s patients. Find out more here. …
The holiday season is here, and even though these are joyful days, they can be difficult for those who live with a health condition like Parkinson’s disease. To help you get through the season, here are some tips from Dylan Hardy and Parkinson’s Victoria that will allow you to…
With winter just around the corner, it’s time we all started to look after ourselves a little more. Avoiding germs is one thing, but we can also try and boost our immune systems by getting plenty of sleep and eating the right foods. Here are nine foods well-known for their…
Being able to write your name or draw a straight line are basic things which most of us take for granted. But for Emma, a young-onset Parkinson’s patient, not being able to do these fundamental tasks is doubly hard for her because she is also a graphic designer. As…
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