Parkinson's Disease

Carolyn Gretton

Dance and Parkinson’s: Benefits for memory and movement

A weekly dance class may do more than lift your spirits and keep you moving. For people with Parkinson’s, it may help preserve abilities that often decline as the condition progresses. And you don’t need perfect balance to get started.

Joyce Hollman

Restless legs and Parkinson’s: the link thickens

Most of the time, restless legs syndrome is an annoying though benign condition. But there’s a lot of speculation about possible links to Parkinson’s. New findings thicken the plot: In some cases, restless legs may be a loud warning sign…

Joyce Hollman

7+ reasons tai chi is the movement your body needs

It was beautiful to watch. The slow and graceful movements… the mindful concentration… and peaceful expressions, all held my attention. But it was the evidence-based health benefits that pulled me in.

Carolyn Gretton

Live near a golf course? Your risk for Parkinson’s may double

Even if you don’t play golf, but have a golf course in your neighborhood, you’ll want to pay attention to this. You could face more than double the risk of developing Parkinson’s, and it may start in your groundwater…

Carolyn Gretton

Dopamine receptors link pathways from ADHD to Parkinson’s and more

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter linked to pleasure and the brain’s reward center. New findings about it could lead to new treatments for disorders, including ADHD, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

Joyce Hollman

Potential Parkinson’s prevention found in seaweed antioxidant

There’s no cure for Parkinson’s, but research provides insight into steps we can take to reduce our risk. The most compelling is the free radical assault that puts Parkinson’s into motion and strong evidence the right antioxidant can prevent it…