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- LA Tech’s “Rock Steady Boxing” helping people fight Parkinson’s Disease – Knoe.com
Knoe.comNeal was an ENT specialist until he got hit by the disease just a few years ago. That’s when he started his research, and found Rock Steady Boxing in Indiana. He knew once he saw it, he had to bring it … read more - Rock Steady Boxing helps fight against Parkinson’s Disease – 13newsnow.com
13newsnow.comVIRGINIA BEACH— Parkinson’s disease has taken away basic skills from millions of people. The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation estimates there are more than one million people in the United States diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, and more than … read more
- Powering Through Parkinson’s Disease – WGN-TV
WGN-TVParkinson’s Disease may be a progressive disorder, but one Chicago man isn’t letting it slow him down. He shares how a regular routine of exercise has made a big difference in combating symptoms – and why he wants others with Parkinson’s to know that … read more
- 85-year old Georgia grandmother battles Parkinson’s with boxing
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. – At 85, Lea Nixon is embracing her inner Ali. “It’s something different,” the Buckhead grandmother says. “And I thought I would really do it.” Three months ago, Nixon heard about PD Gladiators, a non-contact boxing program for … read more
- Rock Steady Boxing Program Helping Fight Parkinson’s Disease
Muhammad Ali is widely considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, but later in life even he was proven mortal when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Now, Iowans are using the sport that Ali once dominated to fight back against … read more
- Mulberry fruit ameliorates Parkinson’s-disease-related pathology by reducing α-synuclein and ubiquitin levels in a 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine/probenecid model.
Related ArticlesMulberry fruit ameliorates Parkinson’s-disease-related pathology by reducing α-synuclein and ubiquitin levels in a 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine/probenecid model. J Nutr Biochem. 2016 Sep 22;39:15-21 Authors: Gu PS, Moon M, Choi JG, Oh MS Abstract Mulberry fruit, which has been long used in traditional oriental medicine, was reported to ameliorate motor dysfunction and … read more
- Your Health | Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease take a beating in boxing class – Virginian-Pilot
Virginian-PilotNick Grimaldi may be battling Parkinson’s disease, but the 87-year-old man is punching back pretty hard. He’s donned boxing gloves this day in early October, and he’s jabbing his fists at Wendy Wilkerson, who is wearing mitts that … read more
- Substance with the potential to postpone aging
(University of Copenhagen The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences) The coenzyme NAD+ plays a main role in aging processes. In mice and roundworm adding the substance can both extend life and postpone the onset of aging processes. New research conducted at the Center for Healthy Aging and the American … read more
- New device helps boost movement in Parkinson’s patients – KABC-TV
KABC-TVWhile deep brain stimulation has long been available as a treatment for Parkinson’s, Infinity is the first device to use Apple and bluetooth technology. The Infinity system is said to provide greater control with fewer side effects and the ability to … … read more
- Neurodon Publishes Breakthrough Discovery for Parkinson’s Disease Treatment
CHICAGO, IL and SCHERERVILLE, IN – 15 Oct, 2016 – Neurodon LLC has recently published a breakthrough study that paves the way for a new, effective way to treat Parkinson’s disease. The novel strategy focuses on a process called endoplasmic reticulum … read more
- GAMING MEETS SCIENCE: Parkinson’s app the latest from Surrey’s Innovation Boulevard
“This will result in faster response to patient symptoms and will also collect large amounts of data for research into disease progression,” said O’Donoghue. The project was announced – and concept tested – at the World Parkinson’s Congress in … read more
- Parkinson’s disease boxing class helps patients fight back against diagnosis
Her doctor told her that her Parkinson’s disease diagnosis wasn’t a death sentence, but a life one. But Brandi Ballantyne is fighting back against that narrative, and it’s working. “I was walking down the street and I saw my shadow and both my arms … read more
- Has the secret of eternal youth been found? Researchers pinpoint chemical they say ‘has the potential to postpone aging’
It’s thought that these effects will be seen in humans as well, and could even help to prevent illnesses such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers found that adding the coenzyme NAD+ delays the aging process of the cells and halts … read more
- Glutathione as a Biomarker in Parkinson’s Disease: Associations with Aging and Disease Severity.
Glutathione as a Biomarker in Parkinson’s Disease: Associations with Aging and Disease Severity. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2016;2016:9409363 Authors: Mischley LK, Standish LJ, Weiss NS, Padowski JM, Kavanagh TJ, White CC, Rosenfeld ME Abstract Objectives. Oxidative stress contributes to Parkinson’s disease (PD) pathophysiology and progression. The objective was to describe … read more
- Check Your Health: Exercise helps those with Parkinson’s disease
(KUTV) For those suffering from Parkinson’s disease, there are several layers when it comes to treatment. A neurologist helps with medications, but it’s also important for the patient to get involved and exercise. ‘I think it’s one of the best medicines … read more
- High school student working on breakthroughs in Parkinson’s disease detection
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — People concerned about Parkinson’s disease now are participating in an online research project called FacePrint. The objective of it is to develop a simple, early and accurate telemedicine approach to detecting the debilitating … read more
- Cannabis & Parkinson’s Disease Study Preps for Launch
On Oct. 2, 2016, Maureen Leehey, MD, discussed the potential of cannabis in treating Parkinson’s disease at the 3rd Annual Parkinson’s Disease Symposium at the University of Colorado Movement Disorders Center. In her presentation, “Cannabis in PD? … read more
- Pro boxer’s new Birmingham nonprofit aims to take on Parkinson’s disease
A former professional boxer is launching a new nonprofit foundation that aims to take on Parkinson’s disease one punch at a time. Martin Juarez, a former professional boxer, opened up his gym, Juarez Boxing, at 4500 Montevallo Road about three years ago … read more
- Research uncovers a new disruption at the root of Parkinson’s disease – Science Daily
Science DailyGenetic mutations that cause Parkinson’s disease can prevent synapses – the junctions between neurons where electrical signals are transmitted – from coping with the stress of intense brain activity. This damages the synapses, which in turn disrupts … … read more
- ISU researchers make progress in cure for Parkinson’s disease – KCRG
KCRGResearchers at Iowa State University have found a protein in the brain that could lead to a cure for Parkinson’s disease, which affects about 1 million Americans. … read more
- Researchers Synthesize Caffeine-Like Compounds to Fight Parkinson’s
Researchers have synthesized two compounds that resemble caffeine and prevent the misfolding of alpha-synuclein — the culprit of neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s disease. These compounds were shown to effectively prevent the cells from dying. … read more
- Study demonstrates role of gut bacteria in neurodegenerative diseases
Research shows proteins produced by gut bacteria may cause misfolding of brain proteins and cerebral inflammation – Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) are all characterized by clumped, misfolded … read more
- Research shows Adapted Tango Rehabilitation alters balance control in Parkinson’s disease
Researchers from Emory University and the Georgia Institute of Technology have found that balance responses in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are altered after a three-week Adapted Tango dance rehabilitation program. The study, published in the … read more
- The Nike Mag Shoe, Complete with “Adaptive Fit,” to be Released in Partnership with The Michael J. Fox Foundation in Effort to Speed a Cure for Parkinson’s
Fox Foundation and drive critical research to accelerate development of a cure for Parkinson’s disease. One in 100 people over 60 will be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a chronic, degenerative brain disease affecting an estimated one million … read more
- Deep brain stimulation to be tested for Parkinson’s patients in early stages
A popular treatment used to help control the symptoms of patients with advanced Parkinsons’ disease, may soon be expanded to include patients in the early stages. A group of researchers, led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center, is about to begin trials … read more
- Researchers find a gap in the brain’s firewall against Parkinson’s disease
In a study in mice, researchers found that they could reduce the progression of the toxic aggregates of a protein known as α-synuclein that are found in the brains of Parkinson’s disease patients. … read more
- Influence of aerobic exercise training on the neural correlates of motor learning in Parkinson’s disease individuals.
Influence of aerobic exercise training on the neural correlates of motor learning in Parkinson’s disease individuals. Neuroimage Clin. 2016;12:559-569 Authors: Duchesne C, Gheysen F, Bore A, Albouy G, Nadeau A, Robillard ME, Bobeuf F, Lafontaine AL, Lungu O, Bherer L, Doyon J Abstract BACKGROUND: Aerobic exercise training (AET) has been … read more
