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·March 21, 2022·4 min read

New Targets for Treating Parkinson’s Disease Discovered

People with Parkinson's disease have a clear genetic signature of the disease in their memory T-cells.

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·March 15, 2022·4 min read

Skin Biopsy Can Help Identify Patients With Parkinson’s Disease

The presence of p-syn on the skin distinguishes people with Parkinson's disease from those with Parkinson's symptoms associated with other neurological disorders.

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·March 14, 2022·4 min read

History of Neurological or Psychiatric Conditions Increases the Likelihood of Developing More

People who suffer from a neurological or mental health condition are at increased risk of developing another disorder later in life. Parkinson's disease patients are four times more likely to develop dementia, and those with mental health disorders were also at greater risk of developing dementia later in life.

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·March 7, 2022·7 min read

New Early Signs of Parkinson’s Uncovered

Hearing loss and epilepsy are early features of Parkinson's disease, a new study reveals.

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·February 22, 2022·3 min read

Plant Product Shows Promise in Mouse Model of Parkinson’s Disease

Kushen, a dried root of a pea plant, may alleviate symptoms of neuroinflammation in Parkinson's disease when combined with an enzyme inhibitor.

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·February 1, 2022·4 min read

Compound in the Herb Rosemary May Be Useful Against COVID-19 and Other Inflammatory Diseases

Carnosic acid, a compound found in the herb rosemary, can block the interaction with the COVID-19 SARS_CoV_2 spike protein and ACE2, the protein receptor the virus uses to gain access into cells. The compound appears to have anti-inflammatory effects and has previously been associated with a reduction in Alzheimer's symptoms.

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·January 26, 2022·3 min read

Flavonoids May Reduce Mortality Risk for People With Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson's patients who increase the number of flavonoid-rich foods they consume as part of their diet have a lower mortality risk than those who don't.

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·December 31, 2021·7 min read

The ‘Runner’s High’ May Result From Molecules Called Cannabinoids – The Body’s Own Version of THC and CBD

New findings reveal exercise increases levels of endocannabinoids in the body. The findings may explain some of the beneficial effects of exercise on the brain and body.

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·December 16, 2021·4 min read