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
Varieties of Apathy in Parkinson’s Disease Read More »
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
Impulse Control Disorders + PD = A Bad Mix Read More »
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
Guest Post: Health Disparities within the LGBT Parkinson’s Population Read More »
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:
Sleep Problems and Quality of Life – Asia Edition Read More »
Time for a brief English grammar session! Do you know what a modal is? It’s a kind of verb that gets attached to another verb to modify it. Examples of
Cannabidiol (CBD oil), w/ Modals Read More »
Although the jury is still out on whether medical marijuana offers real benefits for Parkies (mostly because the U.S. government classifies it as a dangerous Schedule 1 drug, alongside heroin
What Marijuana Isn’t Read More »
A recent report in the NY Times warns that people with electrodes implanted in their brain should be especially careful during thunderstorms, because if lightning strikes your building, you may
Got DBS? Watch Out for Thunderstorms! Read More »
Today was the first International Parkinson’s Ping-Pong Championship, and by all accounts it was a huge success. Seven entrants from various countries around the world competed (that’s why I added
1st Parkinson’s Ping-Pong Championship a Smashing Success! Read More »