Category: Parkinson’s News

The subthalamic nucleus is a pea-sized brain area that controls our movements. These motions have been hampered in Parkinson’s patients: researchers believe the subthalamic nucleus, which normally acts as a brake on abrupt movement, is exerting too much influence. Researchers believe that overactive brakes contribute to the disease’s tremors and other motor deficits.

MEMBERS of the Mildura Parkinson’s Support Group spent a large portion of Thursday educating passers-by about the complex, misunderstood and sometimes misdiagnosed disease. Affecting more than 200,000 Australians, Parkinson’s disease has more than…

Parkinson’s affects about 145,000 people in the UK and gym activities can help manage the condition.

April 11 is World Parkinson’s Day, and we’re doing our bit with our Parkinson’s Walking Football sessions

The former rugby star has become a great advocate for Parkinson’s, though regretted his attitude towards the disease in the early days of his father’s diagnosis.

PENTREF Chapel’s latest charity coffee morning raised money for Parkinson’s UK.

Meetings are intended to provide education, advice, and awareness of the community services available in dealing with this chronic disease.

Parkinson’s disease, the second-fastest-growing neurological disease in Ireland after Alzheimer’s, presents a significant challenge for individuals and their families. With only 8 dedicated Parkinson’s nurses in the Republic and a serious shortage of neurologists and movement disorder specialists, many individuals face lengthy delays in diagnosis and treatment.

The former University Challenge and Newsnight host has presented a petition, the ‘Parky Charter’, to No 10 calling for more help for patients

This week marks World Parkinson’s Day. Although there is currently no cure for the condition, physical activity and exercise has shown to improve many of the numerous symptoms associated with Parkinson’s.