Dr. Roizen: Three Ways to Reduce Parkinson's Symptoms

Climbing with Parkinson's: ‘I'm having the day of my life’

On Friday morning, Neoliet in Eindhoven held a climbing class for a special group: people with Parkinson’s, a disease significantly affecting muscle movement. It was the first course in the Netherlands specifically for people with Parkinson’s. It has existed in the United States for some time, with positive results for people suffering from this disease. Initiator Ton van den Berg found this out after, as an experienced climber himself, he was …

Dr. Roizen: Three ways to reduce Parkinson's symptoms

Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects 1 million Americans, and researchers project the number will double by 2040. That may be the result of environmental assaults, like exposure to pesticides, genetic and epigenetic influences, and age-related factors that lead to problems with…

Wearables Track Medication Impact on Parkinson’s Motor Symptoms

In recent years, the landscape of Parkinson’s disease management has been dramatically transformed by the advent of wearable technology. A groundbreaking systematic review, led by Packer, Debelle, Bailey, and colleagues, published in npj Parkinson’s Disease, illuminates how these devices are revolutionizing the evaluation of medication effects on motor function and symptomatology in Parkinson’s patients. This comprehensive analysis synthesizes a…