Parkinson’s disease is complex, which is one of the big reasons why it is so hard to treat. For example, scientists have identified several different causes of the disease. In some instances, it is caused by genetic factors. In others, … [Read more...]
How Has Parkinson’s Treatment Changed?
Over the last several years, we’ve seen a big shift in the treatment that individuals suffering from Parkinson’s disease receive. This shift is definitely for the better. As our understanding of the disease and its impact on the human brain … [Read more...]
Wearable Technology and Parkinson’s Disease
Wearable technology exploded in popularity several years ago. And while this market has leveled out a little bit, there’s still a lot of opportunity out there for wearable technology to assist seniors with their quality of … [Read more...]
Dopamine: Rewards, Movement, and Senior Citizens
Dopamine is associated with pleasure and rewards portion of the brain. It’s a neurotransmitter that plays a vital role in the brain's reward and pleasure pathways, as well as in various other cognitive and motor functions. It’s the reason … [Read more...]
Detecting Lewy Body Dementia Earlier
A new study indicates that it might be possible to detect Lewy body dementia earlier than what current detection models currently are doing. This is good news for people suffering from dementia and their families if this detection model … [Read more...]
Dealing with Changes in Speech
Recently, a team of researchers looked at early signs of Parkinson’s disease with the hopes of helping doctors to detect the disease earlier, and thus provide for better treatment for those that do get diagnosed with … [Read more...]
Monitoring the Spread of Parkinson’s Disease
A team of researchers believes that they now have a better understanding of how Parkinson’s disease begins and progresses throughout the brain. The new research comes out of Simon Fraser University and focuses on an enzyme … [Read more...]
Why are More People Dying from Parkinson’s?
Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disease that impacts movement, impacts speech, and can make automatic movements that were once second nature impossible for the person impacted by the disease to easily do the things that they once did. … [Read more...]
New Drug Being Developed for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Parkinson’s disease is marked by tremors, loss of coordination, and other issues with movement and cognition. It is a neurodegenerative disease, which means it gets progressively worse over time. These symptoms happen because the cells that … [Read more...]
Parkinson’s and Telehealth: Does it Work?
We’ve all seen wearable technology. Whether it’s a smart watch, one of the various step tracking devices, or just a cell phone that allows you to track weight, steps, and other things related to health, this kind of tech is … [Read more...]
Some Fruits Can Help in the Fight Against Parkinson’s
Eat your fruits and vegetables. You’ve heard it countless times. Your parents likely said it growing up, and you’ve probably even said it yourself. There’s a reason why this happens--fruits and vegetables are very good for us. They promote … [Read more...]
Parkinson’s Symptoms Reduced in Experiments
A big advancement in the fight against Parkinson’s disease was just announced. Researchers recently found that they could eliminate the symptoms of Parkinson’s in mice with just a single treatment, and that the effect that it had on the … [Read more...]