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Donate to PRO!January 1, 2025
AbbVie Scores FDA Nod for Continuous Parkinson's Disease Therapy Vyalev
Editor’s Note: You can learn more about Vyalev at our Resource Spotlight Zoom Meeting on January 27th. A representative from Abbvie will deliver a...
January 1, 2025
Cancer-Causing Chemicals Used in Homes and Workplaces Banned by EPA
Editor’s Note: The chemicals discussed in this article have also been linked to Parkinson’s disease through research dating back 50 years. The US Environmental Protection...
January 1, 2025
Newsworthy Notes (January 2025)
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December 20, 2024
Together In Parkinson's | Exploring Clinical Trials: Debunking Myths and What to Know Featuring Stephanie Farrell, MBA, RN, CCRC, CPHQ
Exploring Clinical Trials: Debunking Myths and What to Know This conversation focuses on the significance of clinical trials in the context of Parkinson's disease, featuring...
December 1, 2024
Gift of Time
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December 1, 2024
Jingle and Mingle Holiday Party
December 1, 2024
Message from the Executive Director (December 2024)
Somehow it’s December again. As I contemplate the close of another year, I keep thinking about time—how it seems to speed up and slow...
December 1, 2024
Mystery of America’s ‘Parkinson’s Belt’ Where Chemicals ‘Are Fueling Frightening Spike in Brain-Wasting Disease'
In multiple pockets across the country, scientists are watching a disturbing trend emerge - Parkinson's rates are soaring. Experts suspect exposure to farming chemicals and...
December 1, 2024
Parkinson’s Disease Impacts Mental Aspects of Movement, University of Alberta Researchers Find
"It suggests that, from a rehabilitation standpoint, we want to look at how we can train awareness of people's movements," U of A PhD...
December 1, 2024
Parkinson’s Medication Entacapone Alters Microbiome, Induces Iron Deficiency
The Parkinson’s drug entacapone disrupts the gut microbiome by inducing iron deficiency, favoring the growth of potentially harmful bacteria like E. coli. This work...
December 1, 2024
‘Roger’s Wiggle’ for Holiday Stress
In a perfect world, the holidays are a time of joy, peace and harmony. While I agree that is what we all can strive...
December 1, 2024
Caregivers Need to Relieve Stress During the Holidays
The holidays can be a time of mixed emotions and extra stress for caregivers. There are happy celebrations, special traditions and wonderful memories. But there...
December 1, 2024
Traveling With Parkinson’s Disease? These Tips Can Help
Travel is a big part of the holidays for many families. Whether you’re driving down the street to attend a party for a few...
December 1, 2024
Holiday Recipe: Roasted Carrots With Thyme
PRO Tip: Known for improving vision, carrots also contain luteolin, a compound found to reduce memory decline and decrease brain inflammation. Enjoy this holiday...
December 1, 2024
Meet the PRO Team: Wendy Garcia
It’s the people behind the scenes at PRO that makes us the special resource organization that we are. Each month we will take our...
