FDA warns 17 companies illegally selling products for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 12, 2019
Seventeen companies are illegally selling a total of 58 products they say can prevent, treat or cure Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease or other health conditions, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
Parkinson’s disease mortality up in U.S. from 1999 to 2019
Oct 28, 2021
Increases were seen across all age groups, both sexes, various racial/ethnic groups, and different urban/rural classifications.
Singing may help mood, movement in those with Parkinson’s
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 08, 2018
Therapists have used singing to help improve breathing and swallow control in people who have Parkinson’s disease, but new research suggests that singing may improve mood and motor function.
Osteoarthritis may be linked to increased risk for subsequent Parkinson’s disease
Jun 09, 2021
The highest increased risk for developing Parkinson’s disease was seen among those with knee or hip osteoarthritis.
Tai Chi for seniors: Achieving better balance
By
Cindy Harrigan
Sep 09, 2015
Tai Chi has been shown to help with falls prevention and offers other health benefits.
3 new dementia studies of note
Oct 27, 2015
New research quantifies costs associated with dementia care compared with other diseases and offers a little good news for those with Lewy body dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
Genetic mutations may help predict survival in Parkinson’s disease
Jul 01, 2022
Among patients with Parkinson’s disease, SNCA or GBA mutations are associated with shorter survival compared with no mutations.
2017 a notable year for Parkinson’s disease
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 10, 2017
This year’s observances of World Parkinson’s Day and Parkinson’s Awareness Month are especially notable because 2017 is the 200th anniversary of the essay in which James Parkinson defined...