Parkinson's Blog

A new study has discovered that ophthalmic acid, a molecule in the brain, acts like a neurotransmitter to regulate motor function, similar to dopamine.

Parkinson’s disease is most known for its movement-related symptoms: tremors and rigidity, slowness and falls, caused by the loss of the brain’s dopamine-producing neurons.

npj Parkinson’s Disease – MicroRNAs regulation in Parkinson’s disease, and their potential role as diagnostic and therapeutic targets

Empower your parents with these 6 lifestyle strategies for boosting their brain health and reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.

This could mean better treatments.

/PRNewswire/ — Rock Steady Boxing is a health and wellness program designed for people with Parkinson’s disease, a neurological condition that affects…

A new study has shown that unilateral deep brain stimulation (DBS) on the right side of the brain improves motor symptoms in Parkinson’s patients without causing significant declines in verbal fluency.

Hundreds of people are moving Saturday for the same goal — to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease. With family, friends and those impacted- participants celebrate the power of movement and the Parkinson’s community with its annual moving day.

A new study has revealed critical metabolic impairments in Parkinson’s disease (PD), focusing on purine metabolism and ATP recycling.

Parkinson’s impacts roughly a million Americans, with the expectation of a 20% growth by 2030.