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Parkinson’s in the news: December
This month’s top Parkinson’s disease news stories from around the globe
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This month’s top Parkinson’s disease news stories from around the globe
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We share some of our top stories from a challenging year
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We hear from the president of Društvo Trepetlika
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Our readers recommend the perfect presents this Christmas
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Meet the president of the European Parkinson’s Disease Association
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This month’s top Parkinson’s disease news stories from around the globe
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The ‘Back to the Future’ star discusses his latest book
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How Sport Parkinson’s is revolutionising access to exercise
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Kathleen Reardon on diagnosis and being heard by doctors
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This month’s top Parkinson’s disease news stories from around the globe
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The campaign has raised over £10,000 for Parkinson’s disease so far
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The survey is available in English, French, German and Spanish
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The therapy has been acquired by pharmaceutical company STADA
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Four insights from a recent Davis Phinney Foundation webinar
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This month’s top Parkinson’s news stories from around the globe
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We talk to the director of the Spanish Parkinson’s Federation
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The bike tour raising awareness of Parkinson’s disease
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This month’s top Parkinson’s news stories from around the globe
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The former sports commentator’s latest fundraiser for Parkinson’s
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Three takeaways from the Davis Phinney Foundation webinar
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Hear from the artists and designers raising money for Parkinson’s
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This month’s top Parkinson’s news stories from around the globe
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From the high cost of medication to a delay in Parkinson’s treatment due
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The escape room simulates common Parkinson’s symptoms
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Find out what the awardees hope they achieve
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Ex-astronaut Rich Clifford on why he decided to reveal his diagnosis
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We round up the top Parkinson’s news stories from around the globe
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All the things you should consider before trying a plant-based drug
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The US actor shares his experience of diagnosis
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A roundup of Parkinson’s news stories in May
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The DJ discusses his Parkinson’s diagnosis
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Four women with Parkinson’s share their experience of lockdown
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A roundup of Parkinson’s news stories in April
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Despite Covid-19, people around the world are finding ways to raise awarene
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Find out how coronavirus has affected the global Parkinson’s community
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Sports commentator Dave Clark announces plans to donate his brain to the wo
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5 key takeaways from a webinar by US charity Parkinson’s Foundation
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A roundup of the Parkinson’s news stories in March
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We talk to the founder of the European Parkinson Therapy Centre in Italy
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How the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting people with Parkinson’s
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The Scottish comedian says he will not let his condition define him
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The fourth book by the US actor and Parkinson’s campaigner
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To mark International Women’s Day, we share our campaign highlights
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How are artists around the world portraying Parkinson’s?
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A roundup of Parkinson’s news stories in February
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Have you heard about these Parkinson’s technology inventions?
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We handpick the most anticipated Parkinson’s reads this year
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A roundup of Parkinson’s news stories in January
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Manon Day on being a young black woman with Parkinson’s
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The Black Sabbath singer thanks his fans for their support
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Can you name a well-known woman with Parkinson’s?
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Parkinson’s Life sends its 250th newsletter
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Our readers share their goals for 2020
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A roundup of Parkinson’s news stories in December
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We share our top stories of 2019
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The UK comedy legend writes a Parkinson’s love story
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The research gap, revealed by neurologist Marina Picillo
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One woman’s story about the approach of menopause
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A roundup of Parkinson’s news stories in November
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Our podcast shines a light on how women experience the condition
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One woman’s poignant account of pregnancy and Parkinson’s
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An honest account of menstruation, medication and symptoms
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Our new campaign centres the experiences of women with Parkinson’s
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A new documentary follows social worker Margie Alley after her diagnosis
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We hear what the cast and crew learnt about the condition
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A roundup of Parkinson’s news stories in October
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The Scottish comedian calls for more positive Parkinson's language
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We talk to the founder of Barbados’ only Parkinson’s support group
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A roundup of Parkinson’s news stories in September
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The Harry Potter author has donated £15.3m
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Books for people with Parkinson’s, by people with Parkinson’s
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UK quizmaster Paul Sinha responds to claims he is battling depression
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A roundup of Parkinson’s news stories in August
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Rock guitarist Glenn Tipton thanks fans for their generosity
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New study takes Parkinson’s research into space
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A new UK TV series is in the pipeline
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A roundup of Parkinson’s news stories in July
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We speak to the president of the MPDA
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Bill Rasmussen shared the news on the ESPN website
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A tribute to the artist living with Parkinson’s who died last month
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Israel-based blogger Debbie Shapiro shares her diary from WPC 2019
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The German chancellor was seen shaking at a recent event
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In the third in our series on this year’s World Parkinson Congress (WPC),
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A roundup of Parkinson’s news stories in June
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Sharon Krischer shares her diary from the World Parkinson Congress 2019
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Joe Lacy shares his diary from the World Parkinson Congress 2019
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Veteran UK journalist attracts widespread support
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We speak to the founder of charity ParkinZone
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A roundup of Parkinson’s news stories in May
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We look at some of this year’s video submissions
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We spoke to the CEO of Parkinson’s Australia
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A roundup of Parkinson’s news stories in April
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A snapshot of World Parkinson’s Day around the world
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On World Parkinson's Day we talk to Russell Patten
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We talk to speakers at ‘Insight into Parkinson’s’
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A roundup of Parkinson’s news stories in March
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Thank you for your submissions!
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“More than just an awareness campaign”
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The Parkinson’s Foundation hosts leading experts
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A roundup of Parkinson’s news stories in February
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Canadian artist Anita Kunz talks Parkinson’s and art
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The US actor and activist wowed the Oscars in 2017
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Submit your poems by 14 March 2019
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Tickets for the online event are now on sale
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We spoke to the artist portraying Parkinson’s symptoms
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We revisit the comedy legend's best charity moments
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We talk to the founder of Maltese organisation Step up for Parkinson’s
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The former president experienced Parkinson’s-like symptoms
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Abby has raised more than UK £1,200 for Parkinson’s
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We talk to the founder of Ethiopia’s first Parkinson’s organisation
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Campaigners are being asked to contact the EU directly
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A handpicked Parkinson’s movie watchlist
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The EPDA hosted a two-day event last week
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The event will be attended by prominent figures from the Parkinson’s comm
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A look at how Robin fared crossing the ocean
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An update on the four men rowing 3,600 miles for Parkinson’s
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Submissions for the competition are open
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The actor shared the news on a US TV show
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Due to new laws, you must sign up for our e-newsletter to keep receiving it
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Parkinson’s took centre stage in an international friendly against Ghana
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The guitarist was back in action at a rock festival in Sweden
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From 500-mile walks to international tours
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Robin Buttery will row the length of the Indian Ocean
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Watch the inspirational short film
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The Parkinson’s play has been turned into a feature film
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Join the Danish Parkinson Association for their annual event
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Have your piece performed at the opening ceremony
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The 2018 #UniteForParkinsons campaign reaches 8 million
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#UniteForParkinsons: the broadcaster shares his experiences
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Meet the Parkinson’s Foundation CEO and Chief Scientific Officer
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Extending knowledge and resources to all corners of the country
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Highlights from #UniteForParkinsons 2017
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The Parkinson’s community tells us why they #UniteForParkinsons
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Parkinson's through the eyes of family members
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The EPDA and Parkinson's UK aiming to build on last year's success
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Taking on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage to beat Parkinson's
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High-profile entertainment figures announce Parkinson's diagnosis
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Filling the physical therapy gaps in Brazil's healthcare system
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Watch a new animation explaining impulse control disorders
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Did you know these famous people had a Parkinson’s connection?
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VIDEO: ‘Perfect Day’ featuring dozens of people with Parkinson’s
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Parkinson’s UK urges government to change disability allowance
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Parkinson’s Life and partners recognised in ‘Best Charity Campaign’ a
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The Big Give, the MJFF and the APDA to match-fund donations
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The civil rights leader reflects on his Parkinson’s diagnosis
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Theresa May pledges millions to neurological research projects
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Flash mob pillow fight for Parkinson’s in Luxembourg
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Assessing the Parkinson’s infrastructure in China
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A partnership helped to expand exercise and therapy sessions in Jerusalem
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Domino’s Pizza raises £23,000 for 'We Won't Wait' campaign
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Parkinson’s play ‘Kinetics’ launches Kickstarter campaign
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‘Exercise is medicine’: the Danish Parkinson’s Association’s motto
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The annual Parkinson’s fundraiser in Denmark
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Twenty-third edition of world’s largest Unity Walk attracts 10,000
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Read our round-up: from Hungary to Nepal, Brazil to Kuwait
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A snapshot of the campaigners who ran for Parkinson's
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Hashtag trending on Twitter on World Parkinson’s Day
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People with Parkinson’s are much more than their disease
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The campaign receives endorsement in European Parliament
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Campaigners advocate for better EU policy towards Parkinson’s
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After his emotional appeal, we look at Billy's top fundraising moments
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Overcoming tough economic challenges in Nepal
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Parkinson’s community takes to social media to express admiration for Fox
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A 200-year timeline of Parkinson’s milestones
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Parkinson’s organisations around the world set to unite on World Parkinso
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Competition time! Spread the word about #UniteForParkinsons on social media
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Find out why a couple has donated $500,000 to a speech therapy programme
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What does the ‘Cures Act’ mean for people with Parkinson’s?
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Innovative, patient-centred programme arrives in Norway
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Trekkers with Parkinson’s raise $120,000 for stem cell study
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Amazing images show Parkinson’s brain cells in microscopic detail
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100% of the $6.75m raised by Nike Mag auction will go to MJFF
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Learn how to how to tell a fake pill from a real one
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Enter the raffle for $10 – all proceeds go towards research
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Croatian Parkinson’s organisation holds fourth Unity Walk
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More than 4,600 people from 67 different countries came together in Portlan
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WPC highlights: May May Ali and Brian Grant at the opening ceremony
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More than 5,700 individual donors supported the 2016 series
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We take a look at what you can expect in Portland
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Finnish Parkinson Association has organised a national Unity Walk
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What can a teenage boy and woman with Parkinson’s have in common?
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My job was to swim and eat – the crew did everything else
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Campaign to replace the image of an old, frail Parkinson’s patient
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New organisation hopes to “champion a better future”
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Get walking for Parkinson’s in events around the world
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A special gallery in London will showcase the artworks
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Join the social media campaign to raise awareness of chronic pain
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“Brains are close to my heart, literally” – chef Fergus Henderson
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Registration for the Team Fox summer 2016 cycle series now open
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Copenhagen’s streets to be overrun with Parkinson’s campaigners
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Tony describes how he completed his Parkinson’s 100 Challenge
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Daily diary entries during epic 11-day bike tour across the Alps
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Young onset PD awareness campaign ‘Heels On Head Up’
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Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2016 round-up
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Parkinson’s Ireland cannot cope with “significant increase in demand”
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A World Parkinson’s Day round-up from the challengers
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New merger deal to “advance key public policy priorities”
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Winning design for Parkinson’s awareness T-shirt announced
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Enter this art competition to commemorate World Parkinson’s Day
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Art competition: get your entries in for a chance to exhibit work
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European coalition set to roll out new and simple composite scale
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Thank you for your feedback – competition winners announced!
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Financial support available for attendees travelling to WPC 2016
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Painter is over the moon to receive recognition from astronaut
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Innovative smartphone app to gather data for global health study
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Major new study will help create ‘patient wellbeing scale’
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Uncovered: 50-year-old footage of earliest Parkinson’s treatment
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Parkinson’s Life 2016 Survey: tell us what you think
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NBA star Brian Grant to inspire global community to exercise
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Winning photo showcases the beautiful complexity of brain cells
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Tennis legend John McEnroe shows support for Parkinson’s patients
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Video calling tech is speeding up access to advanced treatment
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A UK farm is giving a new sense of belonging to men with Parkinson’s
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25 years of Parkinson’s campaigning in Slovenia
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After bouncing back from injury, we hear from one proud challenger
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Nike will donate money raised from new limited edition sneakers
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Webcast gives free access to pioneering Parkinson's science
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Thousands in Australia get set for one of the biggest events of the year
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Hidden cam films public’s reaction to man struggling on escalator
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Campaign calling for inspiring video testimonials from patients
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Artist with Parkinson’s donates sculpture to German foundation
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Patients pay tribute to 'knockout' Parkinson's treatment centre
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Athletic Bilbao players appear in a viral video
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EU announces investment in new treatments for Parkinson's
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Are you ready to take the Parkinson's 100 Challenge?
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2015 Bakken Invitation Award open for entries
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Two brothers raise €16,000 for research with 4,000km ride
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Fighting Parkinson’s up the world’s highest peaks
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Ex-Pink Floyd tour manager launches own ‘Parkies’ beer
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The anthem people with Parkinson’s have been waiting for
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ParkinsonNet signs initial agreement to build US network
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Ironman athlete inspired by father's response to Parkinson's
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The 4th Copenhagen Unity walk takes place at the end of May
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Dutch cafés are buzzing - and it's not just the caffeine
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EPDA launches new My PD Journey research project
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A look back at World Parkinson’s Disease Day through the years
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My PD Journey will remove hurdles to optimal Parkinson's treatment
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An in-depth look at how Parkinson's is managed in South Africa
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Jenna Sigurdson, 13, raised more than $40,000 for research into Parkinson's
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Patient group wants professionals trained in shared decision-making
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The management of Parkinson’s in Mumbai holds many challenges
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Thousands to join Michael J Fox and May May Ali at US Unity Walk
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EPDA experts launch pilot 'quality of life' study
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