Tag: Parkinson’s
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Playing American Football May Increase Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects over 8 million people worldwide. The condition, characterized by tremors, slowness of movement, stiffness, and difficulty balancing, impacts people after the age of 60. While symptoms do often begin gradually, they do worsen over time. Although experts have yet to confirm the causes of Parkinson’s, there are…
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The Role of Nurses in Parkinson’s Care
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The Mediterranean Diet: Why It’s The Ultimate Longevity Diet
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Robin Williams and His Secret Battle With Lewy Body Dementia
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Boost Your Longevity With Asparagus In Your Cooking
Start Spring off by improving your health with asparagus. This Spring vegetable is not only a tasty seasonal treat. It also has intriguing health benefits. In fact, asparagus will start Spring off by giving you a quick folate boost. It ranks high up in this department along with broccoli and spinach. Better yet, the vegetable…
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Parkinson’s symptoms improved with physical and cognitive exercises
News Alert: Parkinson’s patients’ motor and non-motor symptoms improved with a weekly exercise regimen that included physical and cognitive tasks. This is according to new research presented on 16 December 2019 at The Physiological Society early career conference. The conference was titled Future Physiology 2019: Translating Cellular Mechanisms into Lifelong Health Strategies. Active Lifestyle and…
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Is Michael J.Fox Losing His Battle Against Parkinson’s?
Rumors have been circulating again recently that Michael J. Fox is losing his battle against Parkinson’s. But, is there any truth to these claims? Fox was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s disease in 1991. He only disclosed his condition in 1998. The Promise of The Michael J. Fox Foundation Since then, the famously funny actor has…