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Ask the MD: How a Dietitian Can Help with Parkinson’s
January 31, 2020
… energize you for activities such as exercise, and bring you together with others. For people with PD, it also may ease … expert. In general, we provide individualized nutrition recommendations based on a person’s lifestyle and medical … sits for a national exam and has a state license. MJFF: How can a dietitian help in Parkinson’s? CF: A dietitian can …
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Get Moving! Work Out Your Parkinson’s Symptoms with Annette O'Brien
March 19, 2013
… three-wheeler bike, Trixie. My husband, Neill, and I bike together, and often visit my grandkids. Even if I’m having trouble walking, I … others who have PD. You may think you’re alone, but you come to realize how many are touched by it — and are working …
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Six Ways to Motivate Yourself to Exercise after a Parkinson’s Diagnosis
May 12, 2016
… for anyone, but for people with Parkinson's, symptoms like apathy , fatigue and depression can make … with the right motivation can turn exercise into a habit. How exercise affects symptoms tops our community's list of best motivators, but many find other …
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Following Facebook to Genetic Screening
November 22, 2016
… For Jessica O'Brien, Facebook was a place to post pictures of her dogs, until it became a starting … mutations in LRRK2 and GBA genes, both of which are more common in the Ashkenazi Jewish population. To speed study … turned to Facebook. In May 2015, MJFF launched a targeted Facebook recruitment program, which helped enroll a …