Here’s the first sentence of a recent research report on constipation and Parkinson’s: “Although constipation affects only one third of patients with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease (PD) at the time of […]
Bottom line first: For many Parkies, sleep problems worsen over time. Yes, we already knew this first hand. But some recent research, which followed 218 newly-diagnosed Parkies for five years and
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According to a recent study from Turkey, female caregivers of people with Parkinson’s disease face anxiety and depression themselves, at far greater rates than male caregivers. We’re talking mostly about
Female Caregivers of People with Parkinson’s Risk Anxiety and Depression Themselves Read More »
Conclusion first: According to the research cited below, medical practitioners, as well as the rest of us, should view essential tremor (ET) and Parkinson’s disease (PD) not merely as neurological
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On which side of your body did Parkinson symptoms first appear? Apparently, it makes a difference, although different studies discovered different differences. One recent study (“Side‐of‐onset of Parkinson’s disease in
Which Side of Your Body was First Hit with Parkinson Symptoms? It Makes a Difference. Read More »
As many of us who are dealing with PD know, apathy is one of the non-motor symptoms we face and feel. Why hit the gym, or go out to lunch with
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A five-year study of the entire South Korean adult population over the age of 40 found strong correlations between “metabolic syndrome” and Parkinson’s disease. What’s “metabolic syndrome” (MetS)? It consists
From Korea: Metabolic Syndrome and the Risk of Parkinson’s Disease Read More »
Compulsive gambling. Persistent out-of-control shopping sprees. Hypersexuality. Chronic binge eating. These conditions, known as Impulse Control Disorders (ICD), occur for many Parkies, and it’s mostly based on what medicines they’re
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A Healthcare Professional’s Perspective on Health Disparities within the LGBT Parkinson’s Population – Anissa Mitchell, LCSW I am a licensed clinical social worker who has spent the last eight years
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Sleep Disturbances for Parkies, with a Focus on Asia: Q and A Q: Which is the bigger issue for most Parkies: problems sleeping at night, or excessive daytime sleepiness? A:
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