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President's Proposed 2018 Budget Would Cut Funding for Research and Care
May 24, 2017
… spending decreases for the National Institutes of Health, the largest public funder of PD research, and the … an additional $2 billion to the National Institutes of Health . This is certainly a trend we hope will continue in …
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MJFF CEO on Parkinson's Disease 200th: "Hope Remains Incurable"
April 12, 2017
… alongside patients who are actively engaged in their own health and helping to find a cure.” This, he says, … for “citizen scientists” to contribute data, report on health and treatment outcomes, correct long-held myths about …
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National Estate Planning Awareness Week
… by Parkinson’s, estate planning brings peace of mind around health decisions, care costs and long-term security. Whether … the people and causes that matter most. Plan for future health decisions and care costs. Leave a lasting impact …
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Ask the MD: Urinary Symptoms and Parkinson’s
May 4, 2022
… But make sure to drink enough water to support general health and, if you experience it, low blood pressure. … a tube (catheter) to drain urine at regular intervals A health care professional will teach you how and when to …
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Answering Questions on Diet and Exercise with Parkinson’s
December 24, 2013
… and muscles are meant to be used, and exercise keeps them healthy. The stiffness resulting from lack of exercise can … or not, people who exercise experience universal health benefits. However, for people with Parkinson’s who … right proportions and at the right time for your optimal health. Beyond timing, a well-balanced, healthy diet is …
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What Does the 2016 Election Mean for the Parkinson's Community?
November 16, 2016
… certain immunizations and screenings) and has provided health insurance coverage to approximately 22 million … that would further research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Read the paper . Medicare and other Federal … . Supreme Court : The Supreme Court frequently rules on health care- and research-related issues. And while the …