July 31, 2023
AUGUST REDUCED SUMMER SUPPORT GROUP SCHEDULE
This August, the only support groups on our schedule will be our Movement: Use It or Lose It groups. You can see the exact...
July 31, 2023
SIX UNUSUAL SIGNS OF DEHYDRATION YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
Extreme dehydration—defined by the World Health Organization as a loss of more than 10 percent of your body weight in fluid—can lead to injury...
July 31, 2023
LACOSAMIDE, EPILEPSY DRUG, SHOWS NEUROPROTECTIVE EFFECTS IN RAT MODEL
Lacosamide, a medication approved to treat epilepsy, showed a potential to be neuroprotective in a rat model of Parkinson’s, a study reports. Treatment with lacosamide...
July 31, 2023
WHAT TO EAT AND WHAT TO AVOID WHEN YOU HAVE DIARRHEA
Occasional diarrhea is nothing to worry about. The causes of diarrhea can range from a stomach flu to a specific meal or ingredient you...
July 31, 2023
A Nap A Day Keeps Brain Aging At Bay
Napping during the day could help older people keep mentally sharp by reducing brain shrinkage. From the age of 35, the brain shrinks by 0.2%...
July 31, 2023
Seven Tips for Traveling with Parkinson's
For many, living with Parkinson’s can make it harder to leave the house on a daily basis, let alone travel to a new time...
July 31, 2023
ICBII Update on the Road to the Cure -- August 2023
Mitochondria Dysfunction and Neurodegeneration Recently, there has been a lot of media coverage on humanized mouse monoclonal antibodies that have been FDA approved for treating...
July 1, 2023
Message from the President - July 2023
Happy July! This time of year, as we gear up to celebrate the Fourth of July, I often find myself thinking about independence. For...
July 1, 2023
Newsworthy Notes - July 2023
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July 1, 2023
ICBII Update on the Road to the Cure - July 2023
A Real-Time Science Report This is a reprint of a previous report. Dr. Bhatt will be back next month with a fresh update. This article focuses...
July 1, 2023
Hypnosis for Chronic Pain
Hypnosis for chronic pain can be a useful tool in managing pain, as it can help you achieve a sense of control over your...
July 1, 2023
Seven Ways to Get Started with Meditation
Explore the different forms of meditation and mindfulness and learn how to begin your practice At first, meditation may seem intimidating. Luckily, once you know...
July 1, 2023
Reduced Summer Support Group Schedule
Each summer, Parkinson’s Resource Organization institutes a reduced summer support group schedule. Summer travel and vacations usually lead to a big drop in attendance,...
July 1, 2023
Summer Safety Tips for Seniors
The warm weather and bright sunshine are attractive reasons to spend more time outside this summer. Sunlight naturally stimulates the body to produce more...
July 1, 2023
Caregiver Crisis: Nearly 1 in 3 Have Left Their Jobs to Help Ailing Family
And the cost of lost wages could hit $147 billion by 2050 The expense of hiring help for health care needs means many Americans opt...