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Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's Disease: Is it possible to slow its progression?

31 Aug 2024 • 2 Likes

What causes Parkinson's disease to progress?Parkinson's disease is characterized by the degeneration of dopamine-producing (dopaminergic) neurons in a specific region of the brain called the...

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Aggression in Parkinson's disease patients: causes, manifestations and solutions

17 Apr 2024 • 1 Like

What is the link between Parkinson's disease and aggression? Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder characterised by the degeneration of nerve cells in one of the brain regions....

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How to eat well with Parkinson’s Disease?

24 Mar 2024 • 1 Like

Healthy eating with Parkinson’sWhilst there is no prescribed diet specific to PD, maintaining a balanced diet is important to support patients’ physical and mental health. For instance, emerging...

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Neurodegenerative diseases

Preventing neurodegenerative diseases: boosting the brain with cognitive stimulation

5 Feb 2024 • 5 Likes • 2 comments

What are neurodegenerative diseases? Neurodegenerative diseases are health conditions that cause nerves and brain tissue to deteriorate over time. They are quite common, and their frequency...

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Parkinson's disease: understanding the motor and non-motor symptoms

27 Jan 2024 • 1 Like

What is Parkinson's disease? According to Parkinson's UK, more than 150,000 people are living with Parkinson's disease in the UK. On average, almost one in two sufferers is diagnosed at the age of...

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Mucuna pruriens : what are the benefits for Parkinson's disease?

3 Sep 2023 • 1 Like

What is Parkinson's disease? Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the UK, after Alzheimer's disease. It is a major cause of disability in the elderly. It rarely...

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Parkinson's disease: tips for everyday life

11 Apr 2023 • 3 Likes

Parkinson's disease: what is it? Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder, characterised by the progressive destruction of certain dopaminergic neurons located at the base of the brain....

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Parkinson's Disease : "Not all our plans pan out, but that's ok"

1 Feb 2023 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Hello Bruce, thank you for agreeing to share your experiences with Carenity.First of all, could you tell us more about yourself? In a few months I will be 70 years old, and I can neither believe it...

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Parkinson's Disease: "Find something to do that you will ENJOY"

25 Jan 2023 • 1 Like • 2 comments

Hi Rob,Thank you for agreeing to tell your story to the Carenity audience.First of all, could you tell us more about yourself?I grew up in the South of England. I came to Leeds (Yorkshire) as a...

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Parkinson's disease: mental and behavioural disorders

9 Jan 2023 • 1 Like • 2 comments

In addition to motor dysfunctions, which are well known symptoms of Parkinson's disease, mental, behavioural, psychotic and cognitive disorders may also occur. What mental disorders can be caused by...

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Parkinson's Disease : "Stay positive. Be your own advocate"

4 Jan 2023 • 1 Like

Hello Bev, thank you for agreeing to share your experiences with Carenity.First of all, could you tell us more about yourself? I was a straight A student but turned down a full scholarship to a top...

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Neurodegenerative diseases

Neurodegenerative diseases: what are they, and what are their first signs?

3 Oct 2022

Neurological disorders, including neurological accidents (brain and spinal cord injuries), affect nearly one billion people worldwide and with the ageing of the population, this figure increases. Thes...

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