How REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Affects Me as a Parkinson’s Patient

As I close my eyes, my body gears up for the night’s adventures, which begin to appear in a whirlwind of color. Buildings tower above me, reflecting the warm sun in the sky. I see people walking in and out of them. I feel as if I am actually in…

Constipation and Sleep Disorders Point to Later Cognitive Decline, Study Suggests

Constipation and sleep behavior disorder are strongly associated with future decline in some cognitive measures in people — especially men — newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a study suggested. Its researchers recommend early assessment of sleep disorders and constipation to help predict cognitive changes in later disease stages. …

Sleep Disturbances May Worsen Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease, Study Suggests

Researchers reported a significant relationship between sleep disturbances in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients and their disease-related disability, including tremors, impaired posture, and slowed movement. Also, excessive daytime sleepiness and REM sleep behavior disorder were more common in PD patients than control subjects. The study, “…