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%...

July 31, 2023

For many, living with Parkinson’s can make it harder to leave the house on a daily basis, let alone travel to a new time...

July 31, 2023

Mitochondria Dysfunction and Neurodegeneration Recently, there has been a lot of media coverage on humanized mouse monoclonal antibodies that have been FDA approved for treating...

July 1, 2023

Happy July! This time of year, as we gear up to celebrate the Fourth of July, I often find myself thinking about independence. For...

July 1, 2023

Download the July issue of Parkinson's Resource Organization's Newsworthy Notes newsletter by clicking on the button below.

July 1, 2023

A Real-Time Science Report This is a reprint of a previous report. Dr. Bhatt will be back next month with a fresh update.  This article focuses...

July 1, 2023

Hypnosis for chronic pain can be a useful tool in managing pain, as it can help you achieve a sense of control over your...

July 1, 2023

Explore the different forms of meditation and mindfulness and learn how to begin your practice At first, meditation may seem intimidating. Luckily, once you know...