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Social Connection and Parkinson’s
… — it’s protective. Social connection is a key part of brain health and emotional well-being, yet Parkinson’s can … can help you feel less alone, lift mood, boost brain health and improve well-being. Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM , … Positive social connections are essential to boosting brain health — especially when living with Parkinson’s. Building …
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Parkinson’s Organizations Join to Fund Registry in Nebraska
December 27, 2005
… developed, funded by both The National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) of the National Institutes of Health as well as by the Michael J. Fox Foundation. The …
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Ira Shoulson, MD
… He is currently Professor of Neurology in the Center for Health + Technology (CHET) at the University of Rochester … Dr. Shoulson was the Louis C. Lasagna Professor of Experimental Therapeutics and Professor of Neurology, Pharmacology … (1975-77) at the University of Rochester and in experimental therapeutics at the National Institutes of Health …
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation and Sage Bionetworks Launch $25,000 BEAT-PD DREAM Challenge
January 13, 2020
… (MJFF) and Sage Bionetworks have partnered with Evidation Health, Northwestern University, Radboud University Medical … will share a $25,000 prize. Recent advances in digital health have demonstrated the potential of sensor-based … technologies for quantitative, remote monitoring of health – particularly for conditions affecting motor …
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MJFF’s Dr. Rachel Dolhun Shares What to Know about Cognition and Parkinson’s in AARP Article
April 19, 2021
… article explores symptoms to look for, tips to boost brain health and strategies to connect with loved ones and your … with Parkinson’s can find several ways to boost brain health . During the interview, Dr. Dolhun discusses common … maintaining strong social connections and eating a healthy, balanced diet — such as the Mediterranean diet. …
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We Need Your Voice to Protect People with Parkinson’s in Nursing Homes
December 7, 2020
… 90 percent of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) receive health care coverage through Medicare. A 2015 analysis of … COVID-19 vaccine — once approved and available — to go to health care personnel and residents of long-term care …