Strange Brew
This post is titled “Strange Brew” (a terrific classic rock number by Cream) because for the past three weeks I’ve had a cold/lung infection and couldn’t exercise, which resulted in […]
Parkinson’s Disease
Suddenly Saliva
I haven’t exercised for about two weeks because of a nasty cold that settled in my lungs and lurked there for like forever. I tried going to the gym two
Prince, Depression, Parkinson’s
Here’s a thoughtful meditation on Prince’s death and what it means to David Shaw, an opioid drug abuse counselor who recently was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. I suggest you just read
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Um…Did Someone Say “Exercise”?
Here’s another 1st person account of a Parkie who finds that exercise is not optional if you want to remain relatively symptom-free. Jerry Yarov lives in (near?) Columbus, Ohio, and
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The Fox Focus on Parkinson’s
Here’s a packed newsletter from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research: The Fox Focus Spring-Summer 2016. It’s chock full of interesting and important news on many angles that
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Parkinson’s Disease + Growing Old: Two Perspectives
This morning I read a NY Times opinion piece and a New Yorker short story, both of which focus on growing old while having Parkinson’s. The NY Times article (“Aging in the
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Welcome to the Parkinson Pantheon!
I’ve decided to create yet another category for this Parking Suns blog site: the Parkinson Pantheon. It will feature stories and news items about Parkies who are pushing the boundaries
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Hitler’s Parkinson’s Disease
For some knowledgeable people, it’s mere speculation to say that Hitler had Parkinson’s disease. This clip from a program on the Smithsonian Channel seems to conclude that the PD diagnosis is correct.
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How Did You Respond to Having Parkinson’s Disease?
Michael Kinsley’s hot new book about Parkinson’s disease and old age in general (Old Age: A Beginner’s Guide) is witty, informative, provocative and a lot of fun. Many of the
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Rock Steady: Power Boxing for Parkies
Today’s Washington Post has a great article on Rock Steady, the boxing program for people with Parkinson’s disease. Again and again, Rock Steady delivers a one-two knockout punch to the
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