If you or a loved one is living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), you may have heard the term “amyloid-beta”, a protein linked to memory loss and Alzheimer’s. But what does it mean for people with Parkinson’s who don’t have dementia?
When disaster strikes, it doesn’t discriminate. But for people living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), the stakes are higher. Whether it’s a hurricane, flood, wildfire, or power outage, the disruption can severely impact health, safety, and independence. Preparing ahead isn’t just wise, it is critical.
Imagine your brain cells as little workers in a bustling city. Some are engineers, others are builders, and a very special group, dopamine neurons, are like the city’s bus drivers. They keep people (or in this case, messages) moving smoothly from one place to another.
For those living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), the journey can feel uncertain, marked by tremors, stiffness, and balance challenges. But new research from UCLA Health offers a message of hope: physical activity may be more than just beneficial;, it could be a game changer.
At Act4Parkinson’s, we believe that laughter and joy are powerful tools for coping with the challenges of Parkinson’s Disease and the struggles of everyday life. Few people embody that spirit better than actor and advocate Alan Alda.
Parkinson’s Disease has long been a mystery. While we know it affects movement and causes symptoms like tremors, stiffness, and slowed physical function, the exact causes remain unclear. Scientists have pointed to a mix of genetic and environmental factors, but now, a surprising new study suggests that a little-known virus might also play a part.
