Rock On, Rock Steady!
Although I’m down on professional sports which lead to head injuries that later lead to Parkinson’s disease (e.g., boxing and football), I’m up on Rock Steady, a boxing program for people […]
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Parkinson Pantheon!
Lounging at the Waldorf: Parkinson’s Research Update
I was fortunate to attend a Parkinson’s research roundtable at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Manhattan this weekend, sponsored by the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Here are
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Run With It!
Here’s another inspirational story of a Parkie, Jimmy Choi, who runs marathons. What’s especially fabulous is his turn around. After receiving his diagnosis, Jimmy threw in the towel. He didn’t
Go Ask Alice!
I recently blogged about Dr. Maria De Leon (M.D.), a neurologist who specialized in Parkinson’s and then came down with Parkinson’s herself. Admirably, she still advocates on PD issues and can
Brain Storms: The Book
Science journalist Jon Palfreman just published a book, Brain Storms, in which he reviews the latest research to understand and find a cure for Parkinson’s disease. And as a fellow Parkie,
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Proof Positive: The Video
Wake up and smell the coffee! High intensity exercise is medicine for PD! I recently blogged about a NY Times article that reported on the benefits of forced aerobic exercise.
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The Team Fox Athletic Life
Here’s a selfie with me, Kari and Nicole (two of New York’s Nicest) at a bar packed with athletes on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, shortly after we ran a 5
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Adolescent Onset Parkinson’s Disease
Here’s a news story about a Parkie who started experiencing symptoms when she was just 13 years old – what I’m calling “Adolescent Onset Parkinson’s Disease.” She is now a doctoral
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Before Parkinson’s Was Parkinson’s
The NY Times today reviews an exhibit of paintings by Piero di Cosimo, an Italian Renaissance painter who late in life developed Parkinson’s disease (although it wouldn’t be called “Parkinson’s
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More! More! More!
Watch, then read. 1. Watch: Quote from video: [Parkinson’s disease] doesn’t have to be negative. 2. Read: Exercise and Parkinson’s Disease: What’s New? Quote from reading: NPF’s Parkinson’s Outcomes