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Turning plastic into Parkinson’s medicine: what this breakthrough could mean
A recent scientific breakthrough is offering a surprising new perspective on both medicine and sustainability. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have developed a method to convert chemicals from discarded […]
Read MoreThis complex brain network may explain many of Parkinson’s stranger symptoms
Parkinson's disease does more than cause tremor and trouble walking. It can also affect sleep, smell, digestion and even thinking. That may be because the disease disrupts communication in a […]
Read MoreStep Up for Parkinson’s this May
We’re excited to announce registrations are now open for the fifth year of our fundraising campaign, Step Up for Parkinson’s - a fun, flexible way to get active while supporting […]
Read More8 ways to get active with Parkinson’s
Physical activity and exercise can be just as important as your medication to help you take control and manage your symptoms. But sometimes you might not feel motivated to exercise. […]
Read MoreTwo New Parkinson’s Therapies Enter Final Stages of Clinical Trials
New treatments on the horizon for Parkinson’s Two new therapies are entering the final stages of clinical trials before potential U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. One is a […]
Read MoreFirst table tennis tournament classified by Parkinson’s symptoms
The first table tennis tournament in NSW to offer classification in relation to the symptoms of Parkinson's is being held on 4 April. The PingPongParkinson Sydney Open is open to […]
Read MoreParkinson’s Disease Top Foods to Avoid – Dietitian Approved
Expert dietitian Kinga Topolowska explains how diet can impact Parkinson’s symptoms and medication, and why moderation and timing matter. Why is nutrition so important to help people with Parkinson’s live […]
Read MoreManaging Hallucinations and Delusions: Tips for Carers
A hallucination is when someone sees, hears, feels, smells or even tastes something that isn't actually real. Delusions are strongly held thoughts or beliefs that aren’t based on evidence. This […]
Read MoreUnlocking Parkinson’s Disease Before It Begins
Parkinson’s disease has long resisted early detection. By the time motor symptoms appear, more than half of the brain’s dopamine-producing neurons are already gone. But a convergence of data, including […]
Read MoreOpportunity to take part in research
The University of Sydney and NeuRA are running a research study to look at the feasibility and acceptability of a high intensity aerobic exercise program for people with mild Parkinson’s […]
Read MoreDancing the blues away seen in brain imaging in people with Parkinson’s
Dancing lowers the depression associated with Parkinson disease, and the benefits can be seen in multiple ways, according to a new study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research involving York […]
Read MoreBrain scan breakthrough reveals why Parkinson’s drugs don’t always work
Canada’s Simon Fraser University (SFU) researchers are using a new approach to brain imaging that could improve how drugs are prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease. The new study, published in […]
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