Monday, June 6, 2011

More Than Just a Workout
YMCA’s new Parkinson Wellness Program offers PD patients a customized workout and a sense of community

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PARKINSON RESEARCH FOUNDATION’S
PEDALING FOR PARKINSON’S EVENT
BRINGS AWARENESS TO THE
SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN POSITIVE EFFECTS
PD PATIENTS STAND TO GAIN FROM CYCLING
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Friday, June 3, 2011

New Research Suggests Ulcer-causing Bacteria May Contribute to Development of Parkinson’s Disease

A new study using mice demonstrated more links between Parkinson’s and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a common bacterium that may lead to ulcers and stomach cancers. Louisiana State University researchers presented the study at an annual microbiology meeting.

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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

The Best Fruits and Vegetables for Parkinson’s Patients
Increasing your fruit and veggie intake is a good idea for anyone, especially those diagnosed with Parkinson’s. What fruits and veggies are most beneficial to Parkinson patients?

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Natural food pigment proves useful in treating PD
Curcumin, derived from the curry spice turmeric, reduces alpha-synuclein induced cytotoxicity in Parkinson's disease cell model

Curcumin, derived from the curry spice turmeric, has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Both oxidative damage - damage caused by oxygen - and inflammation have been implicated in nerve cell death associated with Parkinson's disease.

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Dance Your Way to Better Health!
New study seeks to measure the benefits of dance for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

The University of Hertfordshire will begin two studies in June to evaluate the effects of various dance programs as therapy for Parkinson patients.
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New Research Aimed at Earlier Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease

An international team of researchers from Lithuania, Russia and Sweden, investigated how a simple blood test that measures antibodies could lead to early diagnosis treatments for several neurological diseases, including Parkinson’s disease.

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