New information from the Lo Jolla Institute for Immunology indicates that Parkinson’s disease might be, at least partially, an autoimmune illness and not solely a neurological disease. Researchers from the institute published their findings … [Read more...]
Do the Eyes Hold Valuable Information Regarding Parkinson’s?
The eye is closely related to the brain. This is why many researchers believe that the secret to a more effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease will be found through this line of study. Going along with this, new … [Read more...]
Looking at Parkinson’s Differently
Parkinson's disease can be a devastating disease, especially amongst elderly individuals. The disease is most noticeably detected by the physical tremors that are the hallmark of the disease, but it is much more than this. Parkinson’s is is … [Read more...]
Those With Parkinson’s May Benefit from Exercise
There is a clear and definite association between exercise and improved health. Exercise helps reduce obesity, improves cardiovascular health, helps muscles to retain mass and prevent injury, and it can even help improve brain functioning. … [Read more...]
Number of People with Parkinson’s Disease Expected to Rise
In a study recently published by researchers from the University of Rochester in New York, the number of individuals with Parkinson’s disease is spreading and will likely reach pandemic proportions in the near future. Because of the rise of … [Read more...]
New Parkinson’s Test Likely to Cut Costs
When we think about medical and diagnostic testing, the first tendency that you probably have is to think of long and expensive procedures. However, this might not always be the case. One new procedure for determining the severity of … [Read more...]
The Five Stages of Parkinson’s Disease
Medical experts have broken down Parkinson’s disease into five different stages. However, regardless of where you or your loved one might be in these stages, it’s important to remember that every person is unique. Different people deal with … [Read more...]
Anxiety and Depression Worsen Quality of Life in Parkinson’s
Both depression and anxiety are common nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. While this is a commonplace occurrence because of the difficulty that PD brings about, it isn’t something that needs to impact your loved one’s quality of … [Read more...]
Scientists Closer to Learning More About Parkinson’s
According to most estimates, Parkinson’s disease currently impacts about 10 million people from around the world. The cause of the disease is unknown, and as a result of this, there’s no effective way to prevent or properly treat the … [Read more...]
Parkinson’s and Depression
A question recently asked by researchers is: can depression bring on Parkinson’s Disease? It’s a good question, especially considering the fact that the likelihood of both go up as we age. And while it’s true that some people are more … [Read more...]
Reducing the Risk of Parkinson’s
It’s been known for years now that engaging in physical activity--and exercise in particular--can prevent a lot of chronic health problems, including several mental health issues. This goes especially for depression and Alzheimer’s disease, … [Read more...]
Parkinson’s and In-Home Care
Parkinson’s disease does more than create motor problems. One of the most prevalent effects of the disease is depression, and because this is an unseen thing, but rather an “emotional” problem. As a result of this, it is considered to be … [Read more...]