Anxiety causes Parkinson’s disease? 2
Anxiety does indeed predict Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis. This is likely because seeing early symptoms of undiagnosed Parkinson’s causes anxiety.
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Is Parkinson’s an autoimmune disease?
Because accumulation of the C1q protein sets the stage for an immune response that destroys synapses, Parkinson’s might be called an autoimmune disease.
Copper and Parkinson’s disease: Is it a cause as well? 5
Initial runs of the algorithm are finding relationships to redox-active metals like crazy. What is the relationship between copper and Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s gradual deterioration a comfort for Cheryl Barnes
Parkinson’s gradual deterioration is certainly preferable to a stroke. Sufferers can also celebrate small victories, like outlasting their prognosis.
Will preventing oxidative stress cure Parkinson’s disease?
Researchers hope to find methods of preventing the oxidative stress from occurring, minimizing the deterioration in the brains of Parkinson’s sufferers.
Recumbent tricycle is an excellent exercise option for Parkinson’s sufferers
Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease hasn’t stopped a Hampshire woman from cycling – and inspiring others to ride recumbent tricycles.
Early onset Parkinson’s with a history of head trauma and Crohn’s disease
Hockey coach Steve Ludzik takes 22 pills daily to control his Parkinson’s symptoms. He is sure that blows to his head is the cause of his early onset Parkinson’s.
Parkinson’s disease starts with sense of smell then spreads 2
New research suggests that misfolded proteins in Parkinson’s patients spread from the olfactory bulb (and regions that affect the gut) to other regions of the brain. “A major unmet medical need is a therapy that slows disease progression,” said Dr. Patrik Brundin, who leads Parkinson’s research at VAI and is senior author of the study. […]
Keeping our mitochondria healthy by boosting mitophagy? 2
Keep your mitochondria healthy or this genetic mutation will not take out the trash. Now, how do we boost mitophagy? This may be the key to healthy neurons. Description: “Research has linked the disease to a genetic defect that stops cells clearing out defective mitochondria, tiny metabolic generators that supply energy.“ Source Link: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2389706/Parkinsons-disease-caused-genetic-defect-claim-scientists-believe-closer-treating-condition.html?ito=feeds-newsxml posted […]
Parkinson’s runs in the family of this former Pirates slugger 3
Does Parkinson’s run in families? Unfortunately, Dave Parker’s sister is battling a more advanced stage of the disease. Description: “The magical season of the first-place Pittsburgh Pirates was thrown a nasty curveball on Tuesday morning when former star Dave Parker went public with the news he is battling Parkinson’s disease. In talking with Joe Starkey […]