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High-resolution PET scanner may aid Parkinson’s research, diagnosis
NeuroEXPLORER can image small brain regions involved in the disease Written by Andrea Lobo | June 18, 2026 NeuroEXPLORER PET can image small, deep brain regions involved in Parkinson’s and other conditions. The scanner may help detect early brain changes linked to…
7 Beneficial Crafts and Activities for People with Parkinson’s
Medically reviewed by Heidi Moawad, M.D. — Written by Catherine Crider on November 7, 2024 Individuals with Parkinson’s disease should remain as active as possible. Knitting, painting, and doing puzzles can be beneficial along with physical exercises like cycling and…
How You Can Help Someone You Love Manage Parkinson’s Disease
Medically reviewed by Jillian Foglesong Stabile MD, FAAFP, DABOM — Written by The Healthline Editorial Team — Updated on July 1, 2025 Try these 10 tips to help a loved one live with Parkinson’s disease. These may include listening,…
Parkinson’s Disease vs. Parkinsonism: How the Symptoms Differ
Medically reviewed by Heidi Moawad, M.D. — Written by Rachael Zimlich, RN, BSN — Updated on February 19, 2026 Key takeaways Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that involves reduced dopamine levels. Parkinsonism is a broad term describing…
Foot health and gait safety: An action plan for confident walking
Last updated Aug. 1, 2025, by Patricia Weiser, PharmD Fact-checked by Patrícia Silva, PhD If you or a loved one is living with Parkinson’s disease, you already know it can affect movement. But you might be surprised by how much it can impact your feet. Understanding…
The 5 Stages of Parkinson’s
Medically reviewed by Nancy Hammond, M.D. — Written by Kristeen Cherney — Updated on June 6, 2025 Key takeaways Stage 1 is the mildest form, where symptoms don’t interfere with daily tasks, tremors affect only one side of the body, and prescribed medications can…
Getting early Parkinson’s psychosis care for your parent
Written by Patricia Weiser, PharmD | Last updated April 6, 2026 Fact-checked by Patrícia Silva, PhD If your parent is living with Parkinson’s disease, you may eventually notice changes that go beyond symptoms that affect mobility. Some patients begin to see, hear, or…
Autoimmunity and Parkinson’s: Is Parkinson’s Considered an Autoimmune Disease?
Medically reviewed by Heidi Moawad, M.D. — Written by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. on May 23, 2023 Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement as well as mental and emotional changes. The exact cause is unknown, but researchers…
What is Pump-Delivered Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease?
Medically reviewed by Susan W. Lee, DO — Written by The Healthline Editorial Team — Updated on July 22, 2025 Pump delivered therapy can help some people ease their Parkinson’s symptoms, especially when a type of medications begins to wear off and symptoms worsen…
New research shows Parkinson’s off episodes go beyond movement issues
Review identifies 132 areas of impact, including quality of life and fatigue