How Much Should I Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease? (Video + Presentation)

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I’ve always wanted to be a writer. People say that I have a way with words, but most will argue that my way is demeaning to the words, not to mention an exercise in futility for both the reader and the writer. I am a word bender, perhaps the last of my kind. I bend and manipulate words not for any greater good, but often solely for my own pleasure.…
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New Year’s Resolutions 2021 for People with Parkinson’s
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Former KHOU reporter Dan Lauck dies after battle with Parkinson’s disease – KHOU.com
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Source: Google NewsPublished on 2020-12-31
Researchers in San Antonio discover how alcohol limits the ability to pay attention – KSAT San Antonio
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Source: Google NewsPublished on 2020-12-30
Brief Report: Social Isolation and Loneliness are Risk Factors for Worsening Parkinson’s Symptoms
“A person is a person through other persons; you can’t be human in isolation; you are human only in relationships.” Desmond Tutu “There is a difference between solitude and isolation. One is connected and one isn’t. Solitude replenishes, isolation diminishes.” Henry Cloud Précis: Humans need ... read more
Source: Frank Church – Journey wIth Parkinson’sPublished on 2020-12-28By Frank C. Church
Good Riddance 2020
So far, 2020 is like looking both ways before you cross the street then getting hit by an airplane.” —Unknown The year started out so promising. We started with our 2020 vision glasses on New Year’s Eve, looking forward to what appeared to be a very good year. We were going to Hawaii in two weeks, visiting our Chicago children ... read more
Source: Twitchy WomanPublished on 2020-12-25By skrischer
COVID-19 Coronavirus Survivors Are Getting Parkinson’s Symptoms Too – The Daily Beast
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‘Fight of my life’: Man takes up bodybuilding after Parkinson’s diagnosis – SBS News
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Tomato engineered to produce Parkinson’s disease drug – Tech Explorist
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In this video, Davis Phinney discusses how sleep is impacted by Parkinson’s, strategies for hydrating early in the day to minimize nighttime trips to the bathroom, how exercise helps him sleep well, meditation and deep-breathing routines that work well for him, and more.
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Source: Davis Phinney FoundationPublished on 2020-12-12By Leigh Cocanougher
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