Researchers have long noted similarities between Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. The most notable of these similarities is that both of these diseases are degenerative neurological diseases. Over time, cognitive ability and … [Read more...]
Exercise and Parkinson’s Disease
We all know that exercise is good. The problem is that exercise is hard--sometimes even painful. The good benefits that we expect might not seem realistic given how tough it can be to keep moving. This is even true when it comes to chronic … [Read more...]
How Does Parkinson’s Spread?
Researchers in Sweden have discovered how Parkinson’s disease spreads from one brain cell to another. According to their research, harmful proteins are able to travel from one cell to another through tiny channels in the brain. They bind to … [Read more...]
Caring for Seniors with Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s is one of the most frustrating diseases. It involves a slow decline in physical ability and there is no cure. Even though some of the symptoms can be prevented through treatment, this help is only temporary. Eventually, this … [Read more...]
Can Surgery Help Alleviate Parkinson’s Symptoms?
The University of Virginia Health System recently announced that a new method of treating Parkinson’s disease has seen a great deal of success based on their research. This new method of treatment is not really all that new. … [Read more...]
Coffee Helps Your Brain?
Who doesn’t love a good cup of coffee in the morning? A cup of coffee, regardless of how you take it, can be a great way to start your day. If you’re a coffee drinker, there might be even more good news in store for you. A new study from … [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...]
The Link Between IBD and Parkinson’s
Did you know that people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are 22 percent more likely to develop Parkinson's disease than people without the disease are. This might seem like a random fact or even an obscure piece of trivia, and at … [Read more...]
Exercise is Vital for Those with Parkinson’s
We have likely all heard that exercise is good for us. We might even have heard how exercise can slow down, or even prevent, the spread of diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. These things have been discussed frequently on the web, … [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...]