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Feb 151 min read

Speak Out - Voice Program

Nine out of 10 people with Parkinson's Disease are at risk of developing a weak voice that can lead to serious speech and swallowing...

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A THERAPY BASED ON PICKING UP GOOD VIBRATIONS

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Feb 142 min read

A THERAPY BASED ON PICKING UP GOOD VIBRATIONS

In 2015, Lucy Yung was a young industrial designer working on assistive devices for stroke victims, people with multiple sclerosis, and...

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The biggest risk factors for young-onset dementia

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Jan 81 min read

The biggest risk factors for young-onset dementia

A large-scale study looked at 39 possible risk factors and determined that 15 of them made the biggest difference when it came to...

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New Blood Test Detects a Key Indicator of Parkinson’s Disease

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Jan 32 min read

New Blood Test Detects a Key Indicator of Parkinson’s Disease

Promising advancements in diagnosing Parkinson's when it is needed most pre-symptoms Researchers have developed a blood test that detects...

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WHAT THE LONGEST STUDY ON HUMAN HAPPINESS FOUND IS THE KEY TO A GOOD LIFE

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Jan 11 min read

WHAT THE LONGEST STUDY ON HUMAN HAPPINESS FOUND IS THE KEY TO A GOOD LIFE

The Harvard Study of Adult Development has established a strong correlation between deep relationships and well-being. The question is,...

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Dec 311 min read

Home Safety Checklist

As we age or are managing a chronic condition, our homes should continue to be a place where we feel safe, secure, and comfortable. To...

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Improve your sleep pattern with a sunrise alarm clock

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Dec 31, 20231 min read

Improve your sleep pattern with a sunrise alarm clock

https://www.runnersworld.com/health-injuries/g38710058/best-sunrise-alarm-clocks/ Even if you are a self-proclaimed morning person, it's...

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Dec 30, 20233 min read

Parkinson’s Skin Care

Part 2: Sweating issues and abnormalities Another common skin-related non-motor symptom of PD are sweating abnormalities, or sweating...

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Dec 30, 20231 min read

Skincare for Parkinson’s

Seborrheic dermatitis — patches of scaly, irritated skin Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition in the general population, but...

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Travel will boom in 2024 - get ready to pack your bags

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Dec 30, 20231 min read

Travel will boom in 2024 - get ready to pack your bags

The ripple effect of waning inflation, rising wages, and a robust job market means that many Americans will have more money to spend on...

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Blood pressure is best lowered by isometric, or static, exercise

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Jul 28, 20231 min read

Blood pressure is best lowered by isometric, or static, exercise

Isometric exercises can be done with weights or without, just relying on the body’s own weight. “Overall, isometric exercise training is...

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Hidden fat' puts Asian Americans at risk of diabetes. How lifestyle changes can help

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Jun 17, 20231 min read

Hidden fat' puts Asian Americans at risk of diabetes. How lifestyle changes can help

Back in 2021, Shaheen Aamir felt too tired to play actively with her two kids. "I used to tell them, 'You guys can play, Mom wants to...

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Heart Attack Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline Over Time, Study Suggests

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Jun 11, 20231 min read

Heart Attack Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline Over Time, Study Suggests

Individuals who experience a myocardial infarction (heart attack) appear to have a faster cognitive decline over time than those who do...

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Parkinson's disease: The patients finding joy through dance in India

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Jun 8, 20231 min read

Parkinson's disease: The patients finding joy through dance in India

A dance class in Pune city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra aims to make a difference to the lives of elderly people with...

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Michael J. Fox says cure for Parkinson's is closer than it's ever been

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May 13, 20231 min read

Michael J. Fox says cure for Parkinson's is closer than it's ever been

Michael J. Fox has said that the cure for Parkinson's Disease is 'closer than it's ever been'. The much-loved actor was just 29 when he...

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Mom with Parkinson’s was scared to be in public. A new treatment changed everything

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Mar 5, 20231 min read

Mom with Parkinson’s was scared to be in public. A new treatment changed everything

After being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at 35, Melanie Carlson experienced painful, disruptive body movements. So she underwent a...

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