September 1, 2023

Hi, it’s PRO’s Director of Operations, Eileen. I’ve hijacked the President’s Message for a veryspecial occasion… this month we celebrate the one, the only,...

September 1, 2023

We’ve been quiet this summer with a super reduced Support Group schedule, but behind the scenes we were working hard to develop an incredible...

September 1, 2023

Solving the Blood-Brain Barrier Conundrum in CNS Drug Development In 1998 I was told by Robert W. Rand, M.D., a nationally and internationally known neurosurgeon and...

September 1, 2023

A specific protein associated with sex hormone production may shed light on the sex-related differences in Parkinson’s observed between men and women, according to...

September 1, 2023

Inhaling a pleasant aroma during sleep has been linked to a “dramatic” improvement in memory, early research suggests. In a small, randomized control trial researchers...

September 1, 2023

Once burnout sets in, it can be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. You may feel emotionally exhausted and...

September 1, 2023

Hypnosis has proven applications in medicine, dentistry, psychology, obstetrics, counseling, law enforcement, habit management, pain control and in virtually every area of education. Major...

August 1, 2023

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August 1, 2023

As I write this, it’s 119 degrees outside. Door handles and steering wheels are too hot to touch. Blinds are closed to keep out...

July 31, 2023

Did you know that Medicare Part A may cover care in certified skilled nursing facilities? While Medicare doesn’t cover custodial care (like bathing, using...

July 31, 2023

This August, the only support groups on our schedule will be our Movement: Use It or Lose It groups. You can see the exact...

July 31, 2023

Extreme dehydration—defined by the World Health Organization as a loss of more than 10 percent of your body weight in fluid—can lead to injury...

July 31, 2023

Lacosamide, a medication approved to treat epilepsy, showed a potential to be neuroprotective in a rat model of Parkinson’s, a study reports. Treatment with lacosamide...

July 31, 2023

Occasional diarrhea is nothing to worry about. The causes of diarrhea can range from a stomach flu to a specific meal or ingredient you...

July 31, 2023

Napping during the day could help older people keep mentally sharp by reducing brain shrinkage. From the age of 35, the brain shrinks by 0.2%...