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Research Roundup: Parkinson’s Studies Recruiting for Everything from Smell Loss to Genetic Variants
March 24, 2023
… for screenings over a three-month period. Wake Forest Health Sciences in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is … patients, caregivers and providers to learn more about the health needs and care experience of LGBTQIA+ individuals … study, led by biotech company Biogen, is testing an experimental drug aimed at decreasing levels of LRRK2 protein to …
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Allied Care
… Parkinson's. Role of Allied Care Professionals Involving health care professionals such as physical or speech … Eating well is important for overall good health. A nutritionist/dietitian can help you evaluate your …
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In His Genes: PPMI Participant Shares Why He Chose to Get Involved
November 14, 2014
… Boston. Jon Gilman, a software engineer in Boston, is into health and fitness. He runs. He bikes. He practices yoga. … first,” he recalls. Uncertain what the news meant for his health, he did what any rational person would do — he took …
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Partners in Parkinson's Marks Three Years Serving the PD Community, Launches On-Demand Online Video Gallery Featuring "Virtual Event"
March 7, 2017
… Partners in Parkinson's, a strategic health initiative of The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) … a personalized care team including specialists and allied health care providers; people with Parkinson's share how the …
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The New Prescription for Parkinson's: Puttering
September 29, 2015
… the new smoking as research pours in on the negative health effects of a sedentary lifestyle. And exercise may … runners who sit at a desk all day may be hurting their health. People with Parkinson's are no exception. A recent … -- tracking your steps with a pedometer and setting incremental goals or working with a physical therapist to gain …
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The Role of Exercise in Managing Parkinson’s Symptoms
… and stay motivated. Learn More Movement Tips to Boost Brain Health and Manage Symptoms Regular movement is one of the … Parkinson’s symptoms and supporting long-term brain health. Whether it’s structured exercise — which has been … are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by …