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Giving to Uncover a Test for Parkinson's
November 17, 2017
… (Left to Right) Megan, Kim and Steve Hodges The idea for a family … in church and reflecting on the year since his diagnosis with young-onset Parkinson's disease (PD), he envisioned a … also confer an annual Impact Award upon an individual or company who has donated time, significant funds or services …
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Men's Fitness Sits Down with MJFF's Sam Fox
May 29, 2015
… Endurance athlete and MJFF staffer Sam Fox (no relation to Michael) sat down with Men’s Fitness’ Mike Simone to talk about Tour de Fox — … cross-country endurance challenge to unite the Parkinson’s community and to raise $1 million for critical research. Sam …
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Parkinson's Protein Blasting Off to Space
July 20, 2017
… The Michael J. Fox Foundation has partnered with the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space to send key Parkinson's protein LRRK2 to the International … and honored to partner with CASIS on behalf of the PD community here on Earth," said Michael J. Fox in a video …
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Blood Pumping with Iron Could Prevent Parkinson’s Disease
June 11, 2013
… Academy of Bozen/Bolzano in Italy, which found that people with higher levels of iron in the blood might be at a decreased risk of developing PD. According to Science Codex, the researchers performed a meta-analysis … levels of iron in the blood, nor was it equipped to make recommendations about how doing so might provide potential …
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7 Home Safety Tips for People with Parkinson's Disease
January 20, 2015
… both small and large can help make your home more comfortable — and safer — for yourself or a loved one with Parkinson's disease, especially if gait, balance and fatigue symptoms are an issue. Our community shared changes they made …
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Strength training patients with Parkinson’s Disease for Dysphagia
… Patients with Parkinson's disease have difficulty swallowing, and … as the disease progresses. When foreign material enters into the airway it is called aspiration and can lead to … uses a device that helps the muscles involved in swallow become active with the intent on combating the bradykinetic, …