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2021: A PD Odyssey (or Oddity?)

  • [2021: A PD Odyssey]  #1 – Lost In The Inner Circle of Thought
    [2021: A PD Odyssey] #1 – Lost In The Inner Circle of Thought
    December 30, 2020

    I was trapped near the inner circle of thought. I knew that being apathetic was a pathetic way to be, but I didn't care. If there was any hope for escape, I had to think fast ... literally. If I didn’t get my thoughts racing faster and faster, I would never be able to achieve escape velocity. A panic attack might be my only way out.

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  • [2021: A PD Odyssey] Preface – TL;DR
    [2021: A PD Odyssey] Preface – TL;DR
    December 20, 2020

    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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  • January 1, 2021 – Parkinson FIT Special New Year’s Update
    January 1, 2021 – Parkinson FIT Special New Year’s Update

    This is a test of an emergency broadcast system. If this had been an actual emergency, you would have been instructed to place your head between your legs, and kiss your keister goodbye.

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  • September 28, 2019 – Parkinson FIT Weekend Update
    September 28, 2019 – Parkinson FIT Weekend Update

    This Week’s Highlights: PD vs. Sleep (Sleeping with the enemy); smart watch fall detection; Every Day is Opening Day; Could an existing prostrate drug really slow down PD progression?; Can exergaming really motivate couch potatoes or is it an excuse for overpriced exercise equipment that gets used for only a…

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Popular Articles

  • Skiing with Parkinson's Disease
    Skiing with Parkinson's Disease
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    How Much Should I Exercise for PD?
  • Why I am experimenting with intermittent fasting to see if it helps Parkinson's
    Why I am experimenting with intermittent fasting to see if it helps Parkinson's
  • Wearing a red light bucket hat on your head for Parkinson’s
    Wearing a red light bucket hat on your head for Parkinson’s
  • Cold Turkey - A  Dopamine Agonist Withdrawal Syndrome Story
    Cold Turkey - A Dopamine Agonist Withdrawal Syndrome Story
  • Jon Pawelkop – 50 State Rock Steady Boxing Tour
    Jon Pawelkop – 50 State Rock Steady Boxing Tour
  • [2021: A PD Odyssey]  #1 - Lost In The Inner Circle of Thought
    [2021: A PD Odyssey] #1 - Lost In The Inner Circle of Thought
  • Study: Weight Training Improves Parkinson's Disease Symptoms
    Study: Weight Training Improves Parkinson's Disease Symptoms
  • Why Hope Is Important to Living Well With Parkinson’s
    Why Hope Is Important to Living Well With Parkinson’s
  • Jimmy Choi - “Find Something That Moves You, and Move!”
    Jimmy Choi - “Find Something That Moves You, and Move!”

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  • How researchers are making do in the time of Covid – Ars Technica
    How researchers are making do in the time of Covid  Ars Technica ... read more
    Source: Google NewsPublished on 2021-01-01
  • New Year’s Resolutions 2021 for People with Parkinson’s
    I believe we can and we will make a difference. You. Me. Us. …. Parkinson’s has been with us 203 years, now it’s our time to shake Parkinson’s once and for all.Larry Gifford As we say goodbye – and good riddance – to 2020, here are a few New Years resolutions for the coming year. Join PD Avengers ... read more
    Source: Twitchy WomanPublished on 2020-12-31By skrischer
  • Former KHOU reporter Dan Lauck dies after battle with Parkinson’s disease – KHOU.com
    Former KHOU reporter Dan Lauck dies after battle with Parkinson's disease  KHOU.com ... read more
    Source: Google NewsPublished on 2020-12-31
  • Researchers in San Antonio discover how alcohol limits the ability to pay attention – KSAT San Antonio
    Researchers in San Antonio discover how alcohol limits the ability to pay attention  KSAT San Antonio ... read more
    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
    COVID-19 Coronavirus Survivors Are Getting Parkinson's Symptoms Too  The Daily Beast ... read more
    Source: Google NewsPublished on 2020-12-13
  • ‘Fight of my life’: Man takes up bodybuilding after Parkinson’s diagnosis – SBS News
    'Fight of my life': Man takes up bodybuilding after Parkinson's diagnosis  SBS News ... read more
    Source: Google NewsPublished on 2020-12-13
  • Tomato engineered to produce Parkinson’s disease drug – Tech Explorist
    Tomato engineered to produce Parkinson’s disease drug  Tech Explorist ... read more
    Source: Google NewsPublished on 2020-12-12
  • Ask the Parkinson’s Expert – Sleep Strategies with Davis Phinney

    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.

    You can watch the video below. Topics and Resources discussed in this episode Deep ... read more

    Source: Davis Phinney FoundationPublished on 2020-12-12By Leigh Cocanougher
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  • Progression of PD or Progression of Me?
    Progression of PD or Progression of Me?
    October 1, 2019

    I used to worry about how much the exercise I did slowed the progression of PD. Not any more. I mostly just want to be the best I can possibly…

  • Sleeping With The Enemy (Parkinson’s Disease and Sleep)
    Sleeping With The Enemy (Parkinson’s Disease and Sleep)
    September 19, 2019

    Sleep disorders are one of the most common problems experienced by people with Parkinson’s Disease. A major study concluded that more than 60% of people with PD experience sleep-related difficulties,…

  • With Parkinson’s, Outcomes Vary. Right the Ship, Captain. (5 Year Crystal Ball)
    With Parkinson’s, Outcomes Vary. Right the Ship, Captain. (5 Year Crystal Ball)
    September 3, 2019

    “Where do you see me in five years?” I had been waiting a long time to ask that question.  At the top hospitals you don’t just get in next week,…

  • Why Placebos & A Positive Attitude Are More Important Than You Think
    Why Placebos & A Positive Attitude Are More Important Than You Think
    August 31, 2019

    Please don’t try this first part at home… What if I told you that you could snort saline solution up your nose and it would significantly improve your Parkinson’s disease…

  • My God, That’s a Lot of Basketball (3,000 3-pointers for Parkinson’s Si Buko Uganda)
    My God, That’s a Lot of Basketball (3,000 3-pointers for Parkinson’s Si Buko Uganda)
    August 27, 2019

    On June, 18, 2019, I spent 21 hours making 3000 3-point baskets to raise money for Parkinson’s Si Buko Uganda, a non-profit creating awareness and serving local community needs. This…

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Quick Takes

  • Disappearing Dopamine: San Antonio Reachers Discover How Alcohol Impacts Decision Making
    Disappearing Dopamine: San Antonio Reachers Discover How Alcohol Impacts Decision Making
    2 years ago

    Once again, science has proven that dopamine is wasted on all the…

  • Fall Detection with the Apple Watch
    Fall Detection with the Apple Watch
    4 years ago

    During the recent Apple product update announcements, something caught my eye and…

  • Every Day is Opening Day
    Every Day is Opening Day
    4 years ago

    I decide how I will live life to the fullest despite Parkinson’s…

  • PD + ED – An Awkward Conversation About PD & Male Sexual Health
    PD + ED – An Awkward Conversation About PD & Male Sexual Health
    4 years ago

    Male sexual health is an awkward topic to discuss, but I feel…

  • PAIN: Explaining Why Changes To RLS Treatment Could Be Significant For Parkinson’s Pain
    PAIN: Explaining Why Changes To RLS Treatment Could Be Significant For Parkinson’s Pain
    4 years ago

    If you have Parkinson’s disease and pain or discomfort that interrupts your…

  • Why Hope Is Important to Living Well With Parkinson’s
    Why Hope Is Important to Living Well With Parkinson’s
    4 years ago

    A friend forwarded me a video of an excellent inspirational and entertaining…

  • Low Vitamin D Associated With Increased Falls and Insomnia in PD
    Low Vitamin D Associated With Increased Falls and Insomnia in PD
    4 years ago

    Vitamin D is another nutrient where deficiency and lower levels of the…

  • USC Develops Virtual Reality Application for Parkinson’s Physiotherapy
    USC Develops Virtual Reality Application for Parkinson’s Physiotherapy
    4 years ago

    Virtual Reality (VR) technology offers interesting possibilities for Parkinson’s disease therapy. University…

  • When Grilled Cheese Attacks: Gooey Goodness or Gruesome Grub?
    When Grilled Cheese Attacks: Gooey Goodness or Gruesome Grub?
    4 years ago

    Comfort food crisis in Canada: (Satire alert) How many lives must be…

  • Ray Kennedy Cup: International Parkinson’s Football Tournament
    Ray Kennedy Cup: International Parkinson’s Football Tournament
    4 years ago

    Held annually since 2012 in Copenhagen, Denmark, the Ray Kennedy Cup is…

  • My Last 5% Are Giving Me 110%
    My Last 5% Are Giving Me 110%
    4 years ago

    Conventional wisdom holds that far more than half of my dopamine-producing neurons…

  • “My person with Parkinson’s won’t do anything. I can’t get them to exercise, and I don’t know what to do.”
    “My person with Parkinson’s won’t do anything. I can’t get them to exercise, and I don’t know what to do.”
    4 years ago

    The Davis Phinney Foundation (DPF) has an article on their website that…

  • Parkinson’s Disease Snowflake Analogy v2.0
    Parkinson’s Disease Snowflake Analogy v2.0
    4 years ago

    The Parkinson’s Disease is like a snowflake analogy was cute the first…

  • YOPD = Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease
    YOPD = Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease
    4 years ago

    We think that regardless of your age, you’re always too young to…

  • Active Sex Life May Benefit Men with Early Parkinson’s Disease
    Active Sex Life May Benefit Men with Early Parkinson’s Disease
    4 years ago

    This latest Parkinson’s Disease research is too important not to be shared.…

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