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May 4, 2019 – Parkinson’s Weekly Update
Weekly Update - We start with why strength training should be a component of any exercise protocol for Parkinson's. Next, we find inspiration and life lessons from 6 individuals who challenge preconceived notions of Parkinson's Disease. In research news, after more than 10 years of study, a once promising drug candidate fizzles out; an interview with the doctor behind the spine tingling research featured last week; a biomarker that will bring a tear to your eye; the latest MJFox Foundation grants. Plus, we share some of our favorite updates from Parkinson's bloggers this week; Parkinson's exercise programs in the news; and ...
March 9, 2019 – Parkinson’s Weekly Update
This is a recap of the most interesting news and discussions relating to Parkinson’s Disease this past week. Researchers delivered a sobering statistic that if you can survive more than 10 years with Parkinson's, there is a greater than 50% chance of developing dementia...and reminded us that regular exercise is the best intervention to avoid becoming a statistic. Fee-fi-fo-fum, this woman can smell the musky smell of Parkinson's...the fascinating story of a wife who nagged her husband about his hygiene for years before his PD diagnosis...20+ years later researchers are using her to sniff out biomarkers that can be used ...
The Woman who can smell Parkinson’s; why you have dandruff; and biomarkers
Fee-fi-fo-fum, this woman can smell the musky smell of Parkinson's! When I first heard about Joy Milne, the woman who can smell Parkinson's Disease...is it sad that the first thing that came to my mind was that silly rhyme...and the second thing was a SpongeBob Squarepants episode? Do you smell it? That smell..the smelly smell that smells smelly... (try saying that 3 times fast) This story goes back several years, but a new article appeared in New Scientist, which made me wonder if there were any new developments. Here's the backstory... Les Milne was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 1995 ...