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Simple six-step recipe for carrot and ginger soup

Warming up the Parkinson’s disease community

Closeup of a Christmas meal with people holding up wine glasses

Merry and bright: 3 festive recipes for Parkinson’s disease

Looking for culinary inspiration this holiday season?

tomato and lentil soup in a white bowl, placed on a white board with three cherry tomatoes on the side

A comforting soup recipe to warm you up this winter

Offering a “pop of nutrition” to people with Parkinson’s disease

A simple summer recipe for people with Parkinson’s disease

Chef Zarela Martínez shares how to make a refreshing salad

Chris Cosentino: a winter warmer recipe for Parkinson’s disease

The celebrity chef shares a nutrient-packed dish

Super foods: what to eat to help prevent anxiety in Parkinson’s disease

Foods that may reduce anxiety and panic disorders in Parkinson’s

Roast squash salad Parkinson's nutrition

Nutritious summer salad for people with Parkinson’s

Try this recipe for a roast squash, bean, spinach and rocket salad

Diet, nutrition and Parkinson’s: what you need to know

Five key takeaways from a webinar about diet and Parkinson’s

Ask the expert: Lucille Leader on Parkinson’s and nutrition

Nutritionist Lucille Leader shares her expertise

Martin Wishart: a Parkinson’s-friendly Christmas meal

Serve up a Michelin star feast this Christmas

How to plan nutritious easy-to-chew meals for people with Parkinson’s

Is chewing difficult? Read these tips for easy-to-chew meal planning

Nutrition-packed summer recipe for people with Parkinson’s

Nutritional therapist shares a two-course recipe

Fergus Henderson: a Michelin star recipe for Parkinson’s

The Michelin star chef with Parkinson’s shares a festive three-course mea

Magnesium, muscles and Parkinson’s

Our guest dietician Kathrynne Holden shares her expertise

Four-course festive meal that’s great for people with Parkinson’s

Prepare a stress-free festive meal that’s nutritious for everyone

How a good diet can alleviate anxiety and panic disorders in Parkinson’s

Could a better diet help prevent anxiety in Parkinson’s?

Preparing Brocolli, Spinach Quinoa Salad

Tasty, nutritious and easy-to-prepare meals for people with Parkinson’s

Interview with Parkinson’s recipe book producer Joan van Haaften

Parkinson’s power foods: one-day menus to nourish your brain and body

One-day menu ideas to enrich the microbiome to reduce symptoms

How to choose the best nutrient-rich foods for Parkinson’s

Expert guide: foods that could help your Parkinson’s symptoms

Parkinson’s and malnutrition: what are the risks and how do you prevent it?

Top tips for minimising the risk of malnutrition

Vegetarian ‘Beet Wellington’ with mushrooms, aubergines and garlic

A vegetarian twist on a steak classic

Colourful broccoli, shiitake mushrooms and cashew nut stir-fry

A quick stir-fry that’s both easy to make and nutritious

Parkinson’s Europe co-founder Lizzie Graham wins World Parkinson Coalition award

Parkinson’s Europe co-founder Lizzie Graham has won a World Parkinson Coalition (WPC) award for her contribution to the Parkinson’s community. Lizzie is one of four people set to receive the Robin Elliott Award – which is given out every three years to individuals whose efforts best embody the goals and ethos of the WPC. She will be presented with the award in a ceremony at the World Parkinson’s Congress, which will be held in Barcelona later this year. Commenting on the news of Lizzie’s award, Parkinson’s Europe President, Veronica Clark, said: “Lizzie is Lizzie, and we love her for who she is and what she has done for us all – for people with Parkinson’s past and present and, I’m sure, future.” Lizzie co-founded the European Parkinson’s Disease Association (renamed Parkinson’s Europe last year) in 1992. She has since held several roles within the organisation – including secretary general and…

Study explores predictors of cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease

Cognitive impairment can affect some people with Parkinson’s – and may greatly impact their quality of life. Now, researchers in China have examined the possible risk factors for cognitive impairment in those with the condition. The study analysed data from 409 people with Parkinson’s within two years of their involvement in the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) – an international study that follows people with and without the condition over time. The participants, who were newly diagnosed and experiencing normal cognitive function at the start of the research, were studied for at least five years. Published in ‘Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience’, the results indicate that older age at onset, high blood pressure and worse baseline motor symptoms may be among factors that could contribute to an increased risk of developing cognitive impairment. The researchers cautioned that “a larger sample and much more comprehensive assessment, and prolonged follow-up, will be required”.

Could frailty be a potential risk factor for Parkinson’s disease?

Frailty can refer to a reduction in physical function, and its attributes – including a slow walking speed and weak grip – are commonly experienced by people with Parkinson’s. Until now, there has been limited insight into the link between frailty and the risk of developing the condition over time. This is what led researchers at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China to analyse data from a large UK study, which was gathered over a 12-year period. Published in JAMA Neurology, the analysis found that frailty may be linked to an 87% higher risk of developing the condition. Commenting on the results, the researchers said: “These findings indicate that physical frailty is a potential risk factor for [Parkinson’s], and the assessment and management of frailty might have clinical significance in the at-risk population.”

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Simple six-step recipe for carrot and ginger soup

Merry and bright: 3 festive recipes for Parkinson’s disease

A comforting soup recipe to warm you up this winter