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Parkinson’s Disease

06/12/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Study shows how bacteria can affect your mood

The idiom “gut feeling” takes on a whole new meaning after Canadian researchers released their findings on the gut microbiome. They claim that gut bacteria can affect the way that person’s brain works, an article from the BBC states. It will be a long while before experts finish identifying all of the microbes in our […]

05/23/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Just ONE head injury increases your risk of Parkinson’s by 56%

A simple knock on the head is often overlooked by many, thinking it’s impossible for it to have a great effect on our body’s overall wellness. However, that will no longer be the case as researchers found out that even a “mild traumatic brain injury” can increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease, […]

11/15/2017 / By Russel Davis

Scientists sniff out new treatment for Alzheimer’s; new research suggests brain cells can be protected by stimulating the sense of smell

A study published in the journal Science Signaling has revealed that teaching roundworms to sniff out a certain type of bacterium has lead them to develop a defense mechanism to preserve their brain cells. The findings show potential as a drug-free intervention against neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Huntington’s disease, the researchers have stated. The scientists […]

10/16/2017 / By Lance D Johnson

Poor sense of smell indicates deteriorating nerves, now linked to higher risk for Parkinson’s later in life

The function and insight of the five traditional senses — hearing, sight, touch, taste, and smell — can tell us a lot about the state of health inside our bodies. For example, researchers from Michigan State University have correlated a poor sense of smell to early onset of Parkinson’s disease. The olfactory nerve governs our […]

09/20/2017 / By Russel Davis

Imbalanced gut microbes found to precede Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis… is the GUT changing neuromuscular control?

A recent study published in Movement Disorders revealed that changes in gut bacterial communities may serve as an early indicator of Parkinson’s disease. It was previously inferred that the debilitating neurological disease may be caused by outside factors. According to the “dual hit” hypothesis, an unknown pathogen may enter the human body through the nose or the […]

06/25/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Cholesterol-lowering drugs may accelerate onset of Parkinson’s disease, according to researchers

Statins are a type of cholesterol-lowering drug typically prescribed to patients at risk of cardiovascular disease. Although they may provide relief from heart conditions, the same can’t be said of their effects on the brain. A recent study by researchers from the Penn State College of Medicine has presented a troubling fact about these drugs: […]

04/01/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Exercise shown to help save brain function in Parkinson’s patients

Regular physical activity may help delay declines in patients with Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed more than 3,400 patients with Parkinson’s disease and found that those who worked out 150 minutes a week exhibited smaller declines in quality of life and mobility during a two-year follow-up than those who exercised less or […]

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