News and Updates on Parkinson's Disease

In a recently published article in the journal Nature Communications, researchers from the University of Guelph in Canada describe how they discovered “a new mechanism” in which cardiolipin folds alpha-synuclein.

Although, to date, there is still no cure capable of stopping the progression of the disease, doctors and rehabilitation specialists recommend a healthy and active lifestyle for patients (in conjunction with traditional pharmacological therapies) to improve the management of some specific symptoms.

Individuals suffering from Parkinson’s disease often require continuous assistance. Therefore, this disorder not only changes the patient’s life but also significantly impacts those around them, the so-called caregivers, who provide daily care to the patient.

In this article, we examine why exercise benefits individuals with Parkinson’s disease and how it impacts the brain. We also take a look at some examples and advice for exercising with this condition.

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative motor system disorder characterized by uncontrollable tremors in various parts of the body, particularly in the arms and legs, as well as poor balance and coordination of movements

Despite standard treatments for Parkinson’s Disease (pharmacological, surgical and physical therapy) might reduce the occurrence and severity of Freezing episodes, indeed, many patients develop therapy-resistant forms of FOG – Especially at advanced stages of the disease. We have collected in this article some useful advices that will help you to prevent the onset of new FOG episodes and a series of tips to keep in mind to faster overcome a crisis.

A 2008 study by University of Basel researchers suggested hypertension drugs might reduce Parkinson’s risk.

How to reduce stress when living with a chronic condition like Parkinson’s? I made some changes and now I am the strongest and healthiest I’ve ever been.