Parkinson's Disease

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Treating sleep apnea early may help prevent Parkinson's disease, study finds

Exercise is key for Parkinson's relief. But bias, underdiagnosis hold Black patients back

Parkinson's Disease Mobility

It's possible to consume too much caffeine – but it takes a lot of coffee

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The MIND diet reduces the risk of Alzheimer's and memory loss

MIND diet

People may sleep less as they age, but they still need 7 hours each night, scientists say

Sleep Older Adults

Providing exposure therapy to PTSD patients is one of the latest ways VR is being used in health care

Virtual Reality Treatment For PTSD

Former FDA head Stephen Hahn joins board of Philly therapeutics company

Joan Jett to perform at 2021 Light of Day virtual benefit concert in Asbury Park

Deep brain stimulation study could lead to 'landmark' Parkinson's finding

Deep brain stimulation in early stage Parkinson's

Penn receives $18M to study connections between Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and dementia

Penn research Alzheimers Parkinsons

In men, it’s Parkinson’s. In women, it’s hysteria.

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New study identifies gut-brain connection in development of Parkinson's

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Parkinson's may no longer be a matter of opinion

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Appendix removal is associated with higher rate of Parkinson’s disease, new study says

Doctor Stock

Alternative Medicine

Amid shifting attitudes on medical marijuana, baby boomers are big buyers

Carroll - Seniors using Medical Marijuana

Alan Alda living with Parkinson's – a neurologist explains treatment advances

Parkinson's disease impacts way more than previously believed, study finds

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Ed Rendell announces he's battling Parkinson's disease

Carroll - Ed Rendell Announces he has Parkinson's

They're using music to shine the Light of Day on Parkinson's

Joe Grushecky

Eric Bazilian stepping into the 'Light of Day' with benefit show

Eric Bazilian

FDA approves first drug in U.S. for Parkinson's-related psychosis

Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines

New cervical cancer screening guidelines endorse the use of self-swab kits

Pediatric Cancer Lianna Munir

'We need to have another option'

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How to keep holiday stress in check this season

Light Lamp SAD

After a lifetime of seasonal depression, I finally tried light therapy. Here's what I learned

Shinges Vaccine Dementia

Shingles vaccine may offer an additional benefit — slowing the progress of dementia

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Nurse who beat hard-to-treat cancer says she stayed strong by thinking of herself as a 'survivor'

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