Another Parkinson’s Sonnet
You lived a rich life; couldn’t ask for more – Then whoa! The fickle Fates cry out, “Hey, you! Just wait until ya see what we’ve in store – A […]
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Parkinson’s Disease
Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Parkinson’s Disease Care?
The Michael J. Fox Foundation frequently comes out with entertaining and informative quizzes about Parkinson’s disease. Click here on their latest and test yourself on Parkinson’s disease care. You don’t have
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Help Defeat Dystonia + Parkinson’s!
On the weekend of September 26, 2015, I will enter one, and possibly two, triathlons to raise money for and awareness of dystonia and Parkinson’s disease. I hope you will
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Asthma = Increased Risk for Parkinson’s Disease
According to a recently written, soon-to-be-published-in-hard-copy-but-available-now-online research article, people who suffer from asthma are at increased risk for developing Parkinson’s disease. To quote the conclusion: Patients with asthma had an
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Pot Luck
Supposedly by the end of this calendar year, residents of New York State, where I live, can get a doctor’s prescription for medical marijuana if they have a qualifying illness.
Help Fight PD and Dystonia!
On the weekend of September 26th and 27th, I’ll enter two triathlons to raise money for and awareness of dystonia and Parkinson’s disease. All donations will go to the Michael J.
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Sinemet Romance
Do you have an on-again-off-again love affair with Sinemet (carbidopa/levodopa)? I just started taking the drug, and I’m starting to worry that it’s a part-time lover. I’ve had Parkinson’s disease
Which Side Do You Sleep On?
Sleeping on your side instead of your stomach or back may help prevent Parkinson’s disease, as it enables the brain to remove waste products more easily. The World Parkinson Coalition recently posted
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Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Caregiver Guide
The Michael J. Fox Foundation just published a PD caregiver guide, with many words of wisdom from Lonnie Ali, wife of Muhammad Ali. Click here to download this important brochure. Quote:
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Chocolate and Parkinson’s. Sign Me Up!
Many Internet news outlets are posting articles about chocolate and PD, with such tempting titles as “Could Chocolate Help to Ease Parkinson’s Disease?” I click an article, start salivating, start searching
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