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Living Life to the Fullest with Parkinson’s
November 19, 2019
… symptom of the disease. Eric is proactive about his health. Once he was diagnosed, he immediately began his … online study distributes surveys and questionnaires about health, medical history and day-to-day experiences. To get … surveys for up to five years. “With Parkinson’s, our health can change in a matter of days or weeks. It’s …
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Our Work in Washington, D.C. to Advocate for Parkinson’s Research Won’t Stop
June 12, 2020
… relief packages to help our nation manage the economic and health effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The … in research and that more research is critical to the health of our nation. This message was strengthened in early … congressional subcommittee against a policy from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that could upend privacy of …
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MJFF Research Fellow Works to ‘Untangle the Roots’ of Medical Mistrust and Clinical Trial Participation
July 30, 2021
… Adkins-Jackson, PhD, MPH. Dr. AJ is dedicated to improving health outcomes and eradicating health disparities for underrepresented communities. Her … aims to understand how the role of social determinants of health — the conditions under which people are born, grow, …
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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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University of California, San Francisco and Weill Cornell Medicine Researchers Named Winners of 2016 Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative Data Challenge
November 29, 2016
… Analysis of the Robust Study Dataset Answering Fundamental Questions on Parkinson’s Progression and Subtypes … Diseases at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System ; and Fei Wang, PhD, assistant professor … $650 million in research to date, the Foundation has fundamentally altered the trajectory of progress toward a cure. …
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Overcoming Motivational Roadblocks to Fitness
May 13, 2021
… virtual. Long: Correct. Our therapists will be using telehealth visits to meet with the participants. We understand … life within the home and community, which we call Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs). IADLs include … for example. This program has a particular focus on health management , which includes activities related to …