A Lot to Digest!
The Michael J. Fox Foundation just published a pamphlet on how to eat if you have Parkinson’s, and what to consider vis-à-vis your food and your medications. Click here (Parkinson’s and Diet), […]
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Update: World Parkinson Congress
Before we get to anything else, I’m thrilled to report that the world-famous Parky the Raccoon, official mascot of the World Parkinson Congress, has yet another new home, this time
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Donald Trump is an Idiot
Say what you will about his xenophobic and racist rants, his spray tan and ridiculous hair. But Donald Trump’s statement that professional football has gotten too “soft” because the players don’t
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Hmmm…May I Have Another Piece of Pie, Please?
According to this soon-to-be-published scientific study, weight loss in the early stages of Parkinson’s may signify a more rapid and aggressive form of the disease. It’s not clear if one
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Aware in Care Kit
Unfortunately, if you have PD and end up in the hospital for some other reason, the hospital staff may not know all they have to do to keep you up-to-snuff
Parkinson’s 101
Here’s an easy introduction to Parkinson’s disease, to show to friends or family who don’t yet know much about it. WXOW News 19 La Crosse, WI – News, Weather and
Yoga Instructor w/ Parkinson’s
Here’s an intriguing (and, in my opinion, uplifting) article about Keith Erickson, a yoga instructor who recently learned he has Parkinson’s. Two excerpts (my bold): 1. “Hide it, ignore it,
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The Write Stuff
Here’s a great 1st person account of living with Parkinson’s disease and adapting to all the changes. The writer, Abbot Gleason, was a history professor at Brown and a tennis
Parky Power in Politics
The New York Times reports that Richard Brown, a New York City politician with Parkinson’s disease, has been running unopposed as Queens District Attorney through the past six elections, even though
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Parkinson’s Nutrition: Yes, You Can!
Parkinson’s Nutrition: Yes, You Can! That is, you can eat some kinds of canned fish for great nutritional benefits. I believe the best canned fish are: salmon, sardines, and anchovies.
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