Jan 23, 2025 | Living with PD
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. Many symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonism can interfere with daily life. Parkinson’s disease symptoms fall under two general categories: motor and nonmotor. One of the less common motor symptoms is...
Jan 17, 2025 | Living with PD
Shared from apdaparkinson.org. Our bodies are programmed to keep our internal temperature at a near-constant point, using very complex mechanisms. Parkinson’s disease (PD) can unfortunately interfere with this regulation, and it can significantly affect quality...
Jan 17, 2025 | Living with PD
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. As marijuana use becomes more common in the United States, many people with chronic medical conditions such as Parkinson’s disease wonder whether this substance will prove helpful or harmful. “Have any of you tried marijuana to...
Dec 23, 2024 | General Interest, Living with PD, Research
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. A MyParkinsonsTeam member recently asked, “Should I do genetic testing for PD? Several of my family members have had it … Does it run in families?” The short answer is: it’s complicated. There is still much that scientists do not...
Dec 23, 2024 | Living with PD
Shared from parkinson.org. In this compelling episode, we’re joined by Gary Boyle, Vice President of Parkinson’s Europe and a dedicated advocate for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. Gary opens up about his personal journey, including being diagnosed with...
Dec 23, 2024 | Living with PD, Research
Shared from parkinson.org. Guanylyl cyclase C (GUCY2C) is protective against dopamine neuron degeneration, a hallmark of Parkinson’s, by helping the cell’s powerhouse. A new study is the first to identify a brain receptor called GUCY2C as a potential way to fight...
