Tag: Parkinson’s Disease
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Michael J. Fox 30 Years Living with Parkinson’s disease
Most of us know Michael J. Fox as the famous actor and author, but did you know that he has been living with Parkinson’s disease for 30 years? Despite this serious health setback, he chooses to live a life through the lens of optimism and humour. His story teaches us all about early-onset Parkinson’s disease.…
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Five Different Risk Factors for Parkinson’s Disease and What You Can Do About Each One
Parkinson’s disease is a neuro-degradable disorder that primarily affects the area of the brain responsible for coordinating movement. Symptoms tend to progress gradually over many years, making daily tasks increasingly difficult. Over time, this disease leads to shakiness, rigidity, and problems with balance and coordination. Longevity Live Paid Content. It generally manifests during later years,…
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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
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Parkinson’s disease is a progressive condition that affects both motor and non-motor systems of the brain. It…
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Robin Williams and His Secret Battle With Lewy Body Dementia
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] On the evening of 10 August 2014, world-renowned actor Robin Williams bid his wife goodnight. The next morning, the news media…