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New yoga program for early Parkinson’s limbers up for clinical trial
24-week daily routine is designed to improve mobility, digestion, mental health Written by Marisa Horak, MS | July 15, 2026 A new yoga program for early Parkinson’s disease is heading to a clinical trial. The 24-week routine is designed to improve mobility, balance,…
When symptoms make communication challenging, these tips can help
Here are some ways to maintain, improve, and enhance communication Written by Jamie Askari | July 14, 2026 When most people hear the words “Parkinson’s disease,” typically the first thing that comes to mind is tremors. Before my husband was diagnosed, I had the…
Being reminded that my uncle was still in the room was an important lesson
Maybe one meaningful thing we can do is let our loved ones speak for themselves Written by Crystal Onyema | June 24, 2026 As my late Uncle Brandon’s Parkinson’s disease progressed, my family became increasingly involved in helping him navigate appointments,…
‘Thaw-and-inject’ cells given to new groups in Parkinson’s trial
Updated sasineprocel formulation makes it easier to manufacture, deliver Written by Andrea Lobo | July 2, 2026 Sasineprocel, a cell therapy for Parkinson’s, uses patient’s reprogrammed skin cells to replace lost dopamine neurons. A new “thaw-and-inject” formulation is…
Women with Parkinson’s More Prone to Alzheimer’s Pathology: EAN 2026
28 Jun 2026 Katrina Thornber American Medical Journal WOMEN with Parkinson’s disease may be more prone to Alzheimer’s-related brain changes than men, according to autopsy research presented today at the European Academy of Neurology Congress 2026, with female…
The day my uncle’s ‘I did’ proved to be louder than Parkinson’s disease
Building that table hadn’t been easy, but he had something to prove — to himself Written by Crystal Onyema | July 1, 2026 There are few things more humbling than confidently giving someone credit for a job they didn’t do. That’s what happened to my family when an Ikea…
The Retina: a Window into Cardiovascular and Neurodegenerative Health
23 Jun 2026 Jess Nicholson American Medical Journal OPTHALMIC imaging features linked to cardiovascular and neurodegenerative disease phenotypes, following an integrated multi-omics analysis combining artificial intelligence (AI)-derived imaging embeddings with…
Could Exercise Preserve Early Parkinson Disease Function?
23 Jun 2026 Anaya Malik American Medical Journal PARKINSON disease outcomes may be stronger in early-stage patients who maintain regular long-term aerobic exercise habits. Parkinson Disease Exercise Linked to Better Function Regular moderate to high intensity aerobic…
Medication, symptoms top concerns of Parkinson’s community: Survey
Foundation plans to use results to guide future education and programs Written by Andrea Lobo | June 23, 2026 Top concerns of the Parkinson’s community’s include disease symptoms and medication knowledge, a survey found. Motor (tremor, gait, balance) and nonmotor…
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…