Tag: Parkinson’s disease

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Health is key to success in the world. But sadly, most of us are not getting the right health information to live our best lives—to really thrive, to think with precision, to feel energized as we face the world each day, and to be free of illness. Health used to be what the field of…


Ping Pong for Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, after Alzheimer’s. This brain disorder usually comes on slowly. You may notice a tremor in your hand, for example, or that you are slurring your speech or feeling a little bit slower than usual. It’s a progressive disease, which means that as time goes on,…


Studies Show Chinese Herb Effective in Treatment of Parkinson’s

Those struck with Parkinson’s Disease, a condition of the nervous system, will suffer a slow progression of debilitating symptoms throughout the remainder of their lives. Scientists are actively seeking remedies—some of which have been found in Chinese herbs—to ease symptoms and improve the quality of life for Parkinson’s patients. In three separate scientific studies, the…


Definitive Evidence of the Gut Microbiome Role in Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease afflicts more than 10 million people worldwide. In the U.S. alone nearly 90,000 cases are diagnosed annually with an expected rise to 1.2 million by 2030. Parkinson’s is a disease that affects the nervous system and causes uncontrollable body movements including shaking and stiffness and difficulty with balance and coordination. Symptoms gradually increase…


Parkinson’s Disease—50 Percent Undiagnosed: Study

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common age-related disease affecting adults. However, recent research revealed an alarming observation: current estimates for the number of people diagnosed with Parkinson’s could be nearly 50 percent low. The revelation is the result of work by researchers who combed through patient data from 2012 across several locations and health…


Top 10 Causes of Constipation and 7 Eating Habits to Avoid Constipation

In autumn, the weather is dry and easy to cause constipation. Constipation not only affects daily life, it can also easily lead to various diseases. Teng Cheng Liang, Superintendent of Chi Teh Medical Clinic & Cheng-Liang Medical Clinic in Taipei, Taiwan, explained the various causes of constipation and introduced the methods of food therapy and…


CUHK Develops New Technique to Deeply Visualize 3D Structure of Brain’s Biological Tissue

The technique of visualizing the 3D structure of the brain’s biological tissues is particularly important for understanding the pathological process of neurological diseases, such as, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. However, the current technology which can fully visualize the brain structure is not widely used and is costly. A team at the Margaret K.L. Cheung Research Centre…


FDA Advisory Panel Rejects Acadia’s Antipsychotic for Alzheimer’s

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted against the approval of Acadia Pharmaceutical’s drug for hallucinations and delusions associated with Alzheimer’s disease psychosis on Friday. The advisory voted 3 to 9 with no abstention after eight hours of discussion. The panel concluded that the studies were not enough to support the efficacy of…


Study Identifies a New Potential Therapeutic Target for Parkinson’s Disease

A study by Brigham and Women’s Hospital has identified LIPE—a protein involved in regulation of fat—as a therapeutic candidate for Parkinson’s disease (PD), following their previous discovery of Stearoyl-Coenzyme A Desaturase as a therapeutic target. “Ultimately, we hope this lipid-related target will have promise as a small-molecule therapy for Parkinson’s disease,” said co-author Dr. Saranna…


Brain Regeneration: Can Infrared Light Reverse Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s?

Contrary to conventional wisdom, brain regeneration is possible. One promising therapy that promotes neurogenesis and is effective in pre-clinical studies of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s is near infrared light therapy, and it may improve other mental illnesses and neurodegenerative disorders including dementia, stroke, ALS, and traumatic brain injury as well Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease are…