According to recent research from the American Heart Association, those that have had a heart attack in the past might be less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease as they age. This was a surprising find for the team behind … [Read more...]
Reducing Inflammation in Parkinson’s Disease
New research has shown that a product from a plant might be able to help reduce inflammation in the brain for those suffering from Parkinson’s disease. The plant, called sophora flavescens, contains something in its root called kurarinone, … [Read more...]
Another Leap Forward in the Fight Against Parkinson’s
Recently, a team of researchers from the University of Copenhagen took a big step forward when it comes to research regarding Parkinson’s disease. The team believes that this will make treatment for those with this disease even more … [Read more...]
Flavonoids Might Have a Positive Impact on Parkinson’s
Flavonoids have a reputation for helping to improve our immune systems. They are even known to help fight against some types of cancer. They are found in a wide variety of substances, most notably chocolate, red wine, celery, berries, red … [Read more...]
How Does Parkinson’s Disease Progress?
The blood brain barrier is thought to help protect the brain from toxins that can normally be carried within the bloodstream. But when it comes to Parkinson’s disease, recent research indicates that there can often be a defect within the … [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...]
Antioxidants Not the Answer for Parkinson’s
Antioxidants have received a lot of positive press over the last decade or so. They’ve been touted as helping to fight cancer, reduce inflammation, and otherwise help people live healthier lives. Some have made claims that they can help … [Read more...]
What Sleep Can Tell Us About Parkinson’s
REM sleep behavior disorder, sometimes referred to as RBD, might be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study from Aarhus University. The team from the university and the attached teaching hospital based … [Read more...]
Treating Parkinson’s with a Nasal Spray?
For quite some time, doctors have been working on a nasal spray medication that can be used to treat Parkinson’s. Now, they are a step closer to making this happen. The promise of this delivery system is that it gets to the … [Read more...]
The Link Between Diabetes and Parkinson’s
A newly published study found that those who suffered from Type 2 Diabetes were at a higher risk of suffering from Parkinson’s disease later in life. This latest advance in our understanding of these two diseases comes from an extensive … [Read more...]
Lowering the Risk of Parkinson’s with Prostate Medication?
Medicine always has new ground to cover. There are always more efficient and safer ways of treating illness and disease that can be discovered. And sometimes, medical researchers find that an existing medication might have more than one … [Read more...]
Ultrasound Might be a Helpful Treatment for Some Brain Disease
New research shows that ultrasound technology can do more than just help doctors and medical professionals create images of what is happening beneath the skin. Teams in various places around the world have begun looking at ultrasound as a … [Read more...]
