Plant Compound May Help Protect Brain Cells in Parkinson's Disease
Researchers discovered that a plant-based compound called isoflavone may help protect the brain in people with Parkinson's disease. The study, conducted in …
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Why People With Parkinson's Have Weaker Bones
People with Parkinson's disease face a serious problem: their bones become weaker and break more easily, especially their hip bones. This happens because …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Hold the Key to Healthy Brain Aging
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut play a surprising role in keeping your brain healthy as you age. As we get older, …
Read MoreB Vitamins Before Parkinson's Diagnosis May Help You Live Longer
Researchers followed over 1,500 people with Parkinson's disease for 15 years to see if B vitamins (folate, B6, and B12) affected how long they lived. They …
Read MoreNew Target Found to Stop Brain Cell Aging in Parkinson's Disease
Scientists discovered how Parkinson's disease damages brain cells that control movement. Using mouse models, they found that a protein called NLRP3 triggers …
Read MoreCan Your Body's Age Clock Predict Parkinson's Disease?
Scientists tested whether a special biological age measurement could predict who would develop Parkinson's disease. They studied over 300 nurses, some who …
Read MoreHow Broken Cell Powerhouses May Cause Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease affects millions of people worldwide, causing problems with movement and thinking. Scientists have discovered that the disease may be …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Differences Found in Parkinson's Disease Patients
Scientists discovered that people with Parkinson's disease who haven't started treatment yet have different types of bacteria in their gut compared to healthy …
Read MoreCan What You Eat Help With Parkinson's Disease?
Parkinson's disease is a growing health problem affecting millions of people worldwide, and there's no cure yet. Scientists wanted to know if changing what you …
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Brain Sharp When You Have Parkinson's Disease
People with Parkinson's disease often experience problems with memory and thinking skills, which can make daily life harder. Right now, doctors don't have a …
Read MoreCan a Mediterranean Diet Help Slow Parkinson's Disease?
Researchers are testing whether eating a Mediterranean diet—lots of vegetables, fruits, fish, and olive oil—might help people with Parkinson's disease feel …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Shows Promise in Fighting Parkinson's Disease
Researchers tested a natural compound called bavachalcone (found in a plant called Psoralea corylifolia) to see if it could help protect the brain in mice with …
Read MoreNerve Damage is Common in Parkinson's Disease Patients
Researchers studied nerve damage (called polyneuropathy) in people with Parkinson's disease and similar conditions. They looked at 183 patients total and found …
Read MoreHow Exercise, Diet, and Stress Relief May Help Slow Parkinson's Disease
A new review in a top medical journal suggests that simple lifestyle changes—like exercising regularly, eating healthy foods, and managing stress—might help …
Read MoreMany Parkinson's Patients Use Supplements Without Telling Their Doctors
Researchers in Lithuania surveyed people with Parkinson's disease to find out how many use vitamins, supplements, and alternative treatments. They discovered …
Read MoreWhy Your Blood Sugar and Brain Health May Be Connected
Scientists are discovering that Parkinson's disease, a condition affecting how the brain controls movement, may be linked to metabolic problems like diabetes …
Read MoreHow Daily Habits May Help Manage Parkinson's Disease
Scientists are discovering that everyday lifestyle choices—like exercise, eating well, managing stress, and getting good sleep—might help people with …
Read MoreGinkgo Tea May Help Protect the Brain in Parkinson's Disease
Researchers found that a compound called bilobalide, found in ginkgo leaf tea, may help protect brain cells affected by Parkinson's disease. In laboratory …
Read MoreWhy People With Parkinson's Often Have Low Vitamin D Levels
Researchers looked at 63 different studies involving about 10,700 people to understand how vitamin D connects to Parkinson's disease. They found that people …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Supplements May Help Parkinson's Symptoms
Researchers tested whether special supplements that feed good gut bacteria could help people with Parkinson's disease. Seventy-two patients took supplements …
Read MoreWhy People With Parkinson's Get Depressed: New Blood Test Clues
Scientists studied 635 people with Parkinson's disease to understand why many develop depression. By analyzing blood samples, researchers found that people …
Read MoreSpecial Starch May Help Ease Parkinson's Disease Symptoms
Scientists tested whether a special type of starch called resistant starch could help people with Parkinson's disease feel better. They studied 74 patients and …
Read MoreStomach Problems May Increase Your Risk of Getting Parkinson's Disease
A large study of over 500,000 people found that having digestive problems might increase your chances of developing Parkinson's disease by 43%. Researchers …
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