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Donate to PRO!June 19, 2025
THESE FOODS INCREASE YOUR ODDS OF EARLY PARKINSON’S SYMPTOMS: STUDY
Mind your mind! Around 90,000 new cases of Parkinson’s disease are diagnosed in the US each year — the neurodegenerative disorder is commonly associated with...
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May 14, 2025
AS TEMPERATURES RISE, RISKS CLIMB FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON’S
Neurologists warn of complications due to limited heat tolerance People with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s disease or dementia are more vulnerable to heat-related complications than...
May 14, 2025
DIFFERENT EXERCISES MAY EASE SPECIFIC PARKINSON’S SYMPTOMS
Different types of exercise can have different effects on Parkinson’s disease, a study suggests. For instance, tai chi or at-home bodyweight strength training can...
April 25, 2025
THIS MONTH ON ‘TOGETHER IN PARKINSON’S': PARKINSON'S PSYCHOSIS WITH DR. LEGGE
You’ll want to catch our latest Together in Parkinson’s podcast episode featuring Dr. John Legge, a neurologist with a specialty in Movement Disorders –...
April 17, 2024
Things to Know RIGHT NOW | Focused Ultrasound vs. Deep Brain Stimulation ft. Ausaf A Bari, MD, PhD
Deep Brain Stimulation vs. Focused Ultrasound This episode of Things to Know RIGHT NOW explores two popular treatments for Parkinson's patients: Deep Brain Stimulation and...
June 30, 2022
I've Just Been Diagnosed with Parkinson's
When you first get diagnosed with something as off-putting as Parkinson’s disease, the first thing you might do is get depressed. It is a...
May 31, 2022
Message from the President - June 2022
With war in Ukraine, mass shootings, and natural disasters of fires, floods, and major storms, is it no wonder that we haven’t paid attention...
May 31, 2022
ICBII Update on the Road to the Cure - June 2022
CHANGES IN VOICE MAY BE AN EARLY INDICATION OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE Parkinson’s disease, best known for its movement-related symptoms, particularly tremors and stiffness, is also known...
May 31, 2022
Bits and Pieces Health Benefits of Ginger
Fights Germs – Certain chemical compounds in fresh ginger help your body ward off germs. They’re especially good at halting growth of bacteria like E.coli and...
May 31, 2022
Dopamine Supplements to Boost Your Mood - Part 2
Foods to Support Dopamine - Food naturally provides the complete nutrient package your body needs. Nutrients that help the body fulfill its many functions...
May 31, 2022
What Caregivers Need to Know About Adult Incontinence
An aging individual’s loved ones may be thrown into a caregiver role without any prior training, they often have more questions than answers. This is...
April 28, 2022
What is Image Guided Programming?
As you think about your DBS options, it is important to consider the programming of the device. The programming of the device—how your therapy...
March 1, 2022
Parkinson's Is Not The Only Reason Your Hands Might Be Shaking
Essential Tremor – This nerve disorder is the most common reason your coffee cup won’t stay still while you hold it. It kicks in...
May 1, 2021
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT - MAY 2021
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT May is the month of Better Speech and Hearing, which we recognize in our article COMMUNICATION IS KEY AT ALL AGES. It...
May 1, 2021
BITS AND PIECES: "DON'T STOP"
BITS AND PIECES "DON’T STOP" Frank Rumoro, PRO Ambassador, and a Person with Parkinson’s As you are aware, PRO’s focus for the month of May is...
