Who said what: QoTW 02.07.15

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Author: Parkinson's Life editorsPublished: 3 July 2015

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A weekly roundup of our favourite Parkinson’s quotes from around the web

“It’s a unique way of raising money and awareness for Parkinson’s and it’s also indulged my passion for real ale”

– Alan Comer, who has launched his own beer ‘Parkies’ in aid of Parkinson’s nurses

“To those who’ve recently been diagnosed I say: it’s not the end of the world. There are many ways of making your life better. Take care of yourself, do regular exercise, take a rest when required. And, most importantly, look on the bright side”

– excerpt taken from the 1HourMore e-book

“Gyroglove really impressed me as it actually has the potential to be a medical breakthrough”

– Simon Cowell, speaking about the F Factor winning tremor-reducing glove

“Getting diagnosed has made me want to grab life and squeeze every last ounce of fun and opportunity from it”

– Emma Lawton, speaking in Cosmopolitan about living with Parkinson’s

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Survey highlights seven walking strategies for Parkinson’s disease

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Marjoram tea may reduce non-motor symptoms and depression in Parkinson’s disease

Researchers in Tunisia have found that drinking marjoram tea daily may help reduce symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. As part of a small study, the team recruited 60 people with Parkinson’s who used antiparkinsonian medication. Half of the group were assigned to drink marjoram tea and the other half a placebo tea, every night for 30 days. During the study period, participants maintained their usual diet, physical activity and medication. The researchers used the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Beck Depression Inventory and Non-motor Symptoms Scale to assess changes in the participants’ motor and non-motor symptoms, and depression. The results showed that marjoram tea may significantly reduce non-motor symptoms and depression in Parkinson’s, while improvement of motor symptoms “may need an extended treatment period”. The study’s authors added: “More research with a large number of participants and lasting longer than one month is needed to argue these findings”.

Virtual reality: exercise therapy for Parkinson’s disease?

US researchers are developing immersive virtual reality (VR) games as exercise therapy for people with Parkinson’s disease. Designed by a team at Virginia Commonwealth University, the games aim to address motor symptoms and encourage movement. “The idea is to have something where you’re motivated and engaged, and you can put this headset on and work out anytime,” said research lead Professor James S Thomas. The team invited people with Parkinson’s to test the technology at a showcasing event. Wearing a VR headset, participants used handheld controllers to play games that called for swatting and scooping motions at different speeds. One participant reported: “I can definitely see the value in these games.” The researchers hope to create a lower-cost version of the VR system that can be used independently. “We’re trying to get you to move your body in a way that will help you maintain your quality of life,” said…

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Who said what: QoTW 02.07.15

Perspectives

Author: Parkinson's Life editorsPublished: 3 July 2015

Prep: Cook: Serves:

“It’s a unique way of raising money and awareness for Parkinson’s and it’s also indulged my passion for real ale”

“To those who’ve recently been diagnosed I say: it’s not the end of the world. There are many ways of making your life better. Take care of yourself, do regular exercise, take a rest when required. And, most importantly, look on the bright side”

“Gyroglove really impressed me as it actually has the potential to be a medical breakthrough”

“Getting diagnosed has made me want to grab life and squeeze every last ounce of fun and opportunity from it”

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Who said what: QoTW 02.07.15

Perspectives

Author: Parkinson's Life editorsPublished: 3 July 2015

Prep: Cook: Serves:

“It’s a unique way of raising money and awareness for Parkinson’s and it’s also indulged my passion for real ale”

“To those who’ve recently been diagnosed I say: it’s not the end of the world. There are many ways of making your life better. Take care of yourself, do regular exercise, take a rest when required. And, most importantly, look on the bright side”

“Gyroglove really impressed me as it actually has the potential to be a medical breakthrough”

“Getting diagnosed has made me want to grab life and squeeze every last ounce of fun and opportunity from it”

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