parkinson’s disease

More Time on the Golf Course Can Extend Life Expectancy

March 31, 2020 Alex Kozovski

Grab your golf clubs and put on your most embarrassing pair of pants. Spending time on the links at least once a month can lower the risk of early death in older adults and seniors, a new study suggests. Golf…

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Ping Pong Might Ease Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms

March 16, 2020 Alex Kozovski

A lively match of ping pong may confer more than just bragging rights – new research says it could ease Parkinson’s disease symptoms, too. A recent study found people suffering from Parkinson’s disease showed significant improvements across a number of…

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Scientists Create a Test That Can Detect Parkinson’s In Its Early Stages

February 19, 2018 Angela Vuckovic

By modifying a test for prion diseases, a team of researchers managed to improve early diagnosis of two neurodegenerative conditions. In the United States only, Parkinson’s disease affects approximately 1 million people. This degenerative disorder of the nervous system affects…

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This Implant Can Inject Drugs Straight Into Your Brain

February 1, 2018 Angela Vuckovic

The futuristic device could offer hope for people with neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Parkinson’s disease. At Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a team of scientists created a hair-thin implant that is supposed to be inserted directly into the brain of the patient.…

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Jesse Jackson Has Parkinson’s Disease

November 18, 2017 Victoria Simpson

The famous civil rights leader has recently been diagnosed, and is facing a new stage in life. In a written statement, Rev. Jesse Jackson says he and his family started noticing differences in his health about 3 years ago. A…

Senior's Health

This New Method for Detecting Parkinson’s Disease is Almost Too Simple to Believe

September 8, 2017 Victoria Simpson

Sometimes all you need for a solid diagnosis is a drawing tablet. And when it comes to identifying some diseases, a spiral to trace. Researchers from Melbourne, Australia have recently come up with an extremely simple method for determining if…

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What is Lewy Body Dementia?

July 18, 2017 Amy Tokic

Also known as LBD, Lewy Body Dementia is a common form of dementia that affects 1.5 million Americans. Here’s what you need to know about this condition. There are many different forms of dementia, though most people only know about…

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This Trio Walked 800 Kilometres for Parkinson’s Awareness

June 22, 2016 Alex Kozovski

If you think your commute’s a long one, it’s nothing compared to Harry McMurtry’s journey on Monday. The 54-year-old didn’t walk to his New York home from work this time around, but continued all the way to Canada, finishing his…

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Cure Parkinson’s to Honour Muhammad Ali, Says Michael J. Fox

June 7, 2016 Alex Kozovski

It’s the one fight Muhammad Ali couldn’t win: the greatest boxer of all time succumbed to Parkinson’s disease late last week after a three-decade bout. The condition has no cure, so beating Parkinson’s for the late boxing champ is the…

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Parkinson’s Disease Linked to Drinking Milk

December 10, 2015 Alex Kozovski

Studies have connected consuming dairy products with a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease. Researchers speculate chemicals in cow’s milk could be the culprit, but until now were unsure how dairy products like cheese were putting people at risk. Scientists…