Finding Out Early
There are two reasons you should read this article in the New York Times (Looking for Parkinson’s Sooner): 1. It lists many symptoms people experience years before they get diagnosed with […]
Non-Pharmacological Fixes
Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
I just read a 2012 physician’s guide to non-motor symptoms of PD. I hope it opens for you here. Here’s an itemized list from the Table of Contents: Drooling Olfactory
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“Enriched Environment” Update: Article + Anecdote
Article: Here’s a clearly written and quite exciting article on the steps you can take (besides medical help) to control your Parkinson’s symptoms and perhaps even thwart their progression: Improving
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Banish the TV. Read a Novel.
This online article summarizes two studies that looked at the impact on your brain of reading or watching TV. One study that found that reading a novel produced positive neural changes
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“Enriched Environment”
Apparently, you can thwart the onset or progression of Parkinson’s disease by placing yourself in “enriched environments.” According to the article “‘Enriched Environment’ May Boost Brain Health” (see page 5 in
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My Appearances on the Michael J. Fox Foundation Website
I was mentioned twice in articles for the Michael J. Fox Foundation’s website. 1. One article interviewed me about being out on the job and participating in research trials. 2.
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My Physical Activity
I try to get to the gym or do some other kind of workout 4 or 5 times/week. Soon I’ll install a calendar on this site where I can track
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