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In this video from Panorama Patient Network LLC, Neurologist Susan Fox talks about some of the lifestyle changes people living with Parkinson’s disease can make to improve their quality of life. MORE: How does Parkinson’s disease affect the brain? Fox begins by explaining that exercise…

We know dealing with a condition such as Parkinson’s disease can sometimes feel, both for the patients and the caregivers. You feel like you’re not doing enough or as if the disease is taking up all your time and attention. To help you on your journey, we’ve gathered a few quotes we thought might help…

In this video from Invigorate Physical Therapy and Wellness, a physical therapist named Madi demonstrates some simple hand and wrist exercises that may be useful for people suffering from Parkinson’s disease. MORE: Boxing classes prove a big hit with Parkinson’s disease patients. The hand and wrist…

In this video from TIME, learn about the evolution of Parkinson’s disease treatment since the late 1950s. Vice president of media communications for the Michael J. Fox Foundation, Dr. Rachel Dolhun, discusses how treatment for the disease has developed over the years. MORE: How does Parkinson’s…

Managing a chronic illness can be difficult. There are many different medications to take (often at different times), appointments to remember, symptoms to keep track of, and lots of information to absorb. Thankfully, living in a digital age means that there are numerous mobile apps that can help you manage your chronic…

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…

While living with a chronic illness can be challenging, there are ways that you can make life easier and live a happy and fulfilling life. Establishing good habits and routines takes time, but as Gunnar Esiason points out in his blog Own It, there are some “common sense approaches” to…

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: Cognitive Problems Cognitive problems tend to occur in the later stages of the disease,…

It’s estimated that around three-quarters of people living with Parkinson’s disease also suffer from a sleep disorder. A good night’s sleep is essential for everyone, but even more so for people living with a chronic disease to help the body repair and restore itself. MORE: The five stages of…

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…