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Two guests on the symptom’s “profound” impact
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Two guests on dating, relationships, sex and Parkinson’s disease

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

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

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Podcast: Freezing, moving and cueing – understanding gait and Parkinson’s disease

Two guests on the symptom’s “profound” impact

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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

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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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Podcast: Lessons learned from the pandemic

How has 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

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Celebrating conversations from 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”

Parkinson’s Life podcast wins Global Content Award

Podcast roundup: conversations on the reality of Parkinson’s

A roundup of 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

Chemical used in dry cleaning may be associated with Parkinson’s disease

The chemical trichloroethylene (TCE) has been used across a number of industries: to decaffeinate coffee, degrease metal parts, remove stains and dry-clean clothing. It’s currently banned in the European Union and the US states New York and Minnesota, except for authorised industrial uses. Now, scientists led by Dr Ray Dorsey in the US have conducted new research claiming that TCE could be linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s. Published in the ‘Journal of Parkinson’s Disease’, the study investigated case studies of seven people who were exposed to TCE prior to a Parkinson’s diagnosis – including basketball legend Brian Grant. The researchers “postulate that this ubiquitous chemical is contributing to the global rise of Parkinson’s and that TCE is one of its invisible and highly preventable causes”. They called for the cleaning of TCE-contaminated sites and for indoor air exposure to be diminished – as well as for further studies to be…

Could certain cancers be linked to Parkinson’s disease?

Previous research has suggested that people with Parkinson’s may generally be less likely to develop most cancers. However, a new international study has found a potential genetic link between certain types of cancer and the condition. The team analysed genetic data from genome-wide association studies – a research approach that aims to identify gene variations associated with disease risk – to recognise common genetic risk factors between cancer and Parkinson’s. The findings uncovered a genetic link between the condition and both prostate cancer and melanoma. Meanwhile, the sum of various gene variants (otherwise known as the polygenic risk score) that contribute to Parkinson’s was significantly associated with a higher risk of breast cancer. “Our results suggest the importance of shared genetic variants between Parkinson’s and some cancers,” the researchers concluded in the study, which was published in the medical journal ‘Movement Disorders’. They highlighted the need for further studies to…

Investigational Parkinson’s disease dementia therapy fails in clinical trial

Research into new potential therapies for people with Parkinson’s is complex, which means that not all clinical trials will successfully move on to the next phase. This proved to be the case for US biotech company Aptinyx, which announced that it will halt further development work on an investigational therapy following “disappointing” results in the second phase of its study. The research had set out to examine the effect of NYX-458 – an oral therapy created to modulate the activity of receptors in the brain that are responsible for communication between neurons. The aim of the therapy was to improve cognition in people with cognitive impairment linked to Parkinson’s or Lewy body dementia. Yet, when compared to a placebo, the therapy didn’t demonstrate “meaningful improvements” in cognitive function. Dr Andy Kidd, president and CEO at Aptinyx, said: “We are very disappointed that the results of this Phase 2 study did…

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

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

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

Podcast: Freezing, moving and cueing – understanding gait and Parkinson’s disease

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

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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

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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 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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Chemical used in dry cleaning may be associated with Parkinson’s disease

Could certain cancers be linked to Parkinson’s disease?

Investigational Parkinson’s disease dementia therapy fails in clinical trial

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