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Hear from scientists, doctors and people with Parkinson's on different aspects of life with the disease as well as research toward treatment breakthroughs. Listen through our site or subscribe in iTunes or through your smartphone podcast app.

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  • Podcast: Treating Parkinson's 'Off' Episodes

    Major Research Breakthrough: A New Biomarker for Parkinson's (Webinar Audio)

    In April, The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) announced a major biomarker breakthrough, opening a new chapter for Parkinson’s research — with the promise of better drug development and care for all…

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    Trouble Sleeping? What to Know about Acting Out Dreams and Other Sleep Issues (Webinar Replay)

    Some people act out their dreams while asleep. They may punch, kick, yell or even fall out of bed. This sleep problem can be linked to Parkinson’s and other brain diseases. In this episode, experts…

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    What You Need to Know about Sleep, Aging and Parkinson's

    Did you know that RBD – REM sleep behavior disorder, or acting out dreams -- can be an early indicator of Parkinson’s? Many people develop sleep issues as they age — with and without PD.


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    One Step at a Time: Managing Gait and Balance Issues in Parkinson's (Webinar Audio)

    From freezing to shuffling and everything in between, gait and balance issues can impact people with Parkinson’s at all stages of their journey. In this episode, listen as experts discuss emerging…

  • Podcast: Treating Parkinson's 'Off' Episodes

    Food for Thought: Answering Your Questions on Diet, Brain Health and Parkinson's

    For many, the word “diet” has negative associations: cutting out the foods you love, not enjoying what you eat or following strict rules about what you can or can’t eat. But diet is a way of life…

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    Eating to Boost Brain Health and Ease Symptoms (Webinar Audio)

    What foods are best for you? Whether you have Parkinson’s disease, or are concerned you might develop it, food and nutrition play a critical role in brain health. Our expert panel of Parkinson’s…

The MJFF podcast series has been made possible through the leadership of members of ourParkinson's Disease Education Consortium in conjunction with The Albert B. Glickman Parkinson's Disease Education Program. These partners' support allows us to furnish high-quality educational content to the Parkinson's community while maintaining our commitment to allocate donor dollars to high-impact research. Editorial control of all Michael J. Fox Foundation-published content rests solely with the Foundation.

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