Parkinson’s disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years. It is caused by a loss of nerve cells in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra, which is responsible for producing a chemical called dopamine. Dopamine acts as a messenger between the parts of the… Read More »
World Parkinson’s Day is observed annually on April 11 to make people aware of this disease. A live event is held for people across the UK Parkinson’s community to connect, learn, and get inspired. The month of April is also observed as Parkinson’s Awareness Month. This day is observed on the birthday of James Parkinson who was a neurologist,… Read More »
FRIDAY, April 10, 2020 — A type of talk therapy by phone may help treat depression in people with Parkinson’s disease, researchers say. Depression is common in Parkinson’s disease patients. It’s associated with faster physical and mental decline, but is often overlooked and undertreated. While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has shown promise in easing depression… Read More »
A new study using a roundworm model of Parkinson’s disease found that a probiotic bacterium could prevent, and in some cases reverse, toxic protein buildup. Misfolded alpha-synuclein proteins in the brain are the hallmark sign of Parkinson’s disease. Many experts believe that these toxic protein clumps lead to the progressive loss of brain cells that… Read More »
Research on alpha-synuclein highlights a potential therapeutic strategy By Charlotte Hsu BUFFALO, N.Y. — Research by University at Buffalo biologists is providing new insights into alpha-synuclein, a small acidic protein associated with Parkinson’s disease. Alpha-synuclein is known to form abnormal clumps in the brains of patients with Parkinson’s, but scientists are still trying to understand… Read More »
Keep your bones how – if parkinson’can what you want. Palliative care tries to alleviate symptoms, vitamin D and Magnesium. Although there is no known cure or cause of this disease, small changes can add up to big benefits. It makes sense to avoid any environmental toxins that you can. Diet help issues, which may… Read More »