Parkinson’s Disease is characterized by symptoms like hand tremors, walking with a stooped posture, and shuffling steps. Over time, half of the people living with Parkinson’s will experience trouble with...
Parkinson’s disease
Alcohol and Parkinson's Disease: What's the Connection?
Parkinson’s diseaseParkinson’s disease causes degeneration of dopaminergic neurons, which results in tremors, postural instability, and cognitive decline. Excessive alcohol consumption is considered a risk factor for Parkinson’s disease. Does that mean...
Study: Exposure to a Cleaning Solvent Leads to Parkinson Disease
Parkinson’s diseaseParkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder, with an estimated one million people currently living with PD in the United States. PD results from decreased dopamine production, mainly affecting...
Several recent studies show that increasing nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) at the cellular level may provide neuroprotective (protection of nerve cells in the brain against damage) effects in healthy aging...
For many years, experts did not see a clear path that connected epilepsy and Parkinson's disease. However, a growing body of evidence shows there could be a link at some...
Despite advances in Parkinson’s disease research and medications, over 10 million people have been diagnosed with no cure in sight. However, the number of new wearable devices and apps designed...
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that causes changes in movement and cognition. Patients with Parkinson’s disease and their families are looking for ways to slow the progression of the...
Angiogenesis is the new growth of blood vessels from existing arteries, veins, and capillaries (vasculature). These new blood vessels supply oxygen through the blood to the oxygen-starved areas of the...
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a life-limiting and progressive disorder without a known cure. Nearly 90,000 people are diagnosed in the US each year. Research and new treatments are always on...
