Podcasts Archives - Parkinson's Life

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Podcast: Getting involved in Parkinson’s disease research

What does it mean to take part in trials?

Podcast: Women and Parkinson’s disease – the research gap

Addressing the “lack of information” on women and the condition

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Podcast: Women and Parkinson’s disease – health and wellness

Shedding light on challenges facing women with the condition

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Podcast: Breaking the silence on impulsive and compulsive behaviours

An impactful conversation about medication, stigma and Parkinson’s diseas

Tune into our love-themed podcast this Valentine’s Day

Two guests on dating, relationships, sex and Parkinson’s disease

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Podcast: Everyday life after DBS surgery

Our second episode on deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease

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Podcast: Deciding to have DBS surgery

Two guests discuss deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease

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How would you answer these three questions on life with Parkinson’s disease?

A very merry podcast special

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Podcast: Pursuing passions with Parkinson’s disease

An artist and comedian discuss the condition’s impact on their interests

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Six quotes to live by, from the Parkinson’s Life podcast guests

Inspiration from our multi-award-winning podcast on Parkinson’s disease

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Podcast: Lessons learned from the pandemic

How has the Parkinson’s disease community been impacted by Covid-19?

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Podcast: How to keep moving with Parkinson’s

Why is exercise crucial for people with Parkinson’s disease?

Podcast: How to eat well with Parkinson’s disease

Two guests discuss cooking with the condition

Have you listened to the Parkinson’s Life podcast?

Celebrating conversations from the Parkinson’s disease community

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Podcast: Love, sex and Parkinson’s

Exploring the impact of Parkinson’s disease on dating and relationships

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Podcast: Parkinson’s and loneliness

How to stay connected when living with Parkinson’s disease

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Podcast: Living with ‘advanced’ Parkinson’s disease

From coping with changing symptoms to keeping a positive attitude

Podcast: How to sleep well with Parkinson’s

Our guests share their tips for a good night’s sleep

“A space where people with Parkinson’s can speak their minds”

The Parkinson’s Life podcast wins Global Content Award

Podcast roundup: conversations on the reality of Parkinson’s

A roundup of the Parkinson’s Life podcast

Podcast: Getting creative with Parkinson’s

How creativity and Parkinson’s can work hand-in-hand

Podcast: How do women experience Parkinson’s differently from men?

Three women with Parkinson’s discuss the challenges they face

Podcast: How can you speak the same language as your healthcare professional?

Physiotherapist Josefa Domingos opens up with her patient Idelta Oliveira

Podcast: What’s it like caring for someone with Parkinson’s?

Ola Larsson and Ivona Cudova reflect on caring for loved ones

Podcast: What’s it like managing your working life with Parkinson’s?

Our guests reflect on work life with Parkinson's

Podcast: What’s it like parenting with Parkinson’s?

Campaigners Larry Gifford and Allison Toepperwein share their experience

Study suggests why neurons die in Parkinson’s disease

Researchers at the University of Córdoba, Spain, have discovered how a certain protein may be linked to death of dopamine-producing neurons associated with Parkinson’s. Using animal models of the condition to conduct their study, the team focused on the protein DJ-1 – whose link to Parkinson’s has previously been established, though its exact function was uncertain. The researchers compared neurons in the brains of mice that possessed the gene expressing DJ-1 with those that did not. The findings revealed that dysfunction or absence of the gene expressing the DJ-1 protein could trigger the ‘cell cycle’ (the process by which cells divide), which should not occur under normal conditions. Because neurons lack the capacity to divide, this causes them die – leading to the onset of symptoms linked with Parkinson’s. It is hoped that uncovering these details about the relationship between DJ-1’s absence and Parkinson’s may lead to the development of…

Researchers have finally identified brain cells linked to Parkinson’s disease

For decades, scientists have known that Parkinson’s is associated with the death of dopamine-producing cells in the brain. Now, researchers from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, US, have discovered the specific subtype of brain cells that die in Parkinson’s disease. Using a technique called single-cell RNA signalling, which enables the individual analysis of cells within a tissue for activity and protein production, researchers identified 10 subtypes of dopamine-producing cells within the donated brains of people who died from causes unrelated to Parkinson’s. The team carried out the same investigation on people who had died with Parkinson’s or a condition with similar symptoms called Lewy body dementia. They discovered that only one subtype of the cells had reduced in number – which suggests many of these cells had died while the people were living. It is hoped that the findings could lead to better understanding of Parkinson’s causes and…

Tiny DBS implant shows potential to advance Parkinson’s disease treatment

In an innovative trial by North Bristol NHS Trust, UK, surgeons have succeeded in implanting a tiny deep brain stimulation (DBS) device into a person’s skull. Their aim? To address symptoms of Parkinson’s. Designed with a tiny battery system that is inserted into the skull, the DBS device delivers electric impulses to targeted areas of the brain through electric probes. In doing so, it works to address abnormal brain cell activity associated with Parkinson’s – and may help to ease symptoms. One of around 25 patients selected for the year-long trial has described the device’s impact as “amazing”. Commenting on the results of the trial so far, consultant neurologist Dr Alan Whone of North Bristol NHS Trust said: “We are hopeful that if these findings hold up, we will have a significant technical advance by which to improve Parkinson’s care across the world.”

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Podcast: Getting involved in Parkinson’s disease research

Podcast: Women and Parkinson’s disease – the research gap

Podcast: Women and Parkinson’s disease – health and wellness

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Podcast: Getting involved in Parkinson’s disease research

Podcast: Women and Parkinson’s disease – the research gap

Podcast: Women and Parkinson’s disease – health and wellness

Podcast: Breaking the silence on impulsive and compulsive behaviours

Tune into our love-themed podcast this Valentine’s Day

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Podcast: Everyday life after DBS surgery

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Podcast: Deciding to have DBS surgery

How would you answer these three questions on life with Parkinson’s disease?

Podcast: Pursuing passions with Parkinson’s disease

Six quotes to live by, from the Parkinson’s Life podcast guests

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Podcast: Lessons learned from the pandemic

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Podcast: How to keep moving with Parkinson’s

Podcast: How to eat well with Parkinson’s disease

Have you listened to the Parkinson’s Life podcast?

Podcast: Love, sex and Parkinson’s

Podcast: Parkinson’s and loneliness

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Podcast: Living with ‘advanced’ Parkinson’s disease

Podcast: How to sleep well with Parkinson’s

“A space where people with Parkinson’s can speak their minds”

Podcast roundup: conversations on the reality of Parkinson’s

Podcast: Getting creative with Parkinson’s

Podcast: How do women experience Parkinson’s differently from men?

Podcast: How can you speak the same language as your healthcare professional?

Podcast: What’s it like caring for someone with Parkinson’s?

Podcast: What’s it like managing your working life with Parkinson’s?

Podcast: What’s it like parenting with Parkinson’s?

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