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Akbar Gbajabiamila Narrates New Video: “If my family member has Parkinson’s, will I get the disease?”
December 12, 2022
… inherited?” or “I have Parkinson’s — will I pass it to my children?" While having a family member with … Parkinson’s: If my family member has Parkinson’s, will I get the disease?” The son of a father with Parkinson’s, … important that research includes representation from all communities so we can help scientists better understand this …
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Breaking a Sweat to Slow Brain Shrinkage
November 7, 2012
… that exercise is good for you. After all, its benefits to mind and body are widely acknowledged, and it may even … matter, “which is considered the ‘wiring’ of the brain’s communication system.” Shrinkage in this white matter has … deemed the most feasible for people with PD, also showed the greatest improvement in gait speed. Moving …
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How My Cat Saved Me from a Parkinson's Freezing Episode
February 17, 2015
… and Gardenias—is an adult Parkinson’s adventure-love story. Sierra has had young onset PD for 20 years. Learn more … closed. I let out a squeal of victory that was short-lived, however. I noticed, while I could barely squeeze INTO the … falling down on top of me. I was pinned down—unhurt but completely paralyzed and stressed. Over the next few hours I …
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Welcome to The Fox Focus on Parkinson's
April 18, 2013
… Welcome to The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s redesigned and renamed … our ongoing conversation about speeding a cure. To help you get to know MJFF better, you’ll hear from our CEO , members … Contributing Editor Dave Iverson . We’ve also pointed out how to take action or find more information on our Web site …
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Researching a Better Way to Diagnose Parkinson's Disease
January 30, 2017
… uncertainty of the unknown was far more stressful. In order to protect her privacy, Joann has asked that we omit her … by The Michael J. Fox Foundation, aims to determine if and how alpha-synuclein , a promising PD biomarker, can be used … and study participants -- are dedicated to curing it together," she says. Joining the search for a cure was the …
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How I Built a Dream Team for My Parkinson's Treatment
June 1, 2015
… in hamlets across America. Physicians were revered by their community and ran their practices to meet the individual … As usual, Isabel nailed it. In the past, you had a doctor for life, now you have a team. And while I love the concept … also addressed issues related to speech. We had lessons in how to amplify our speech. When I thought I was screaming …