[ad_1] Immunohistochemistry for alpha-synuclein showing positive staining (brown) of an intraneural Lewy-body in the Substantia nigra in Parkinson’s disease. Credit: Wikipedia A defining feature of Parkinson’s disease is the clumps of alpha-synuclein …
Read More »Singing May Improve Motor Function, Reduce Stress in Parkinson’s Patients
[ad_1] In Parkinson’s patients, singing may help improve mood and motor symptoms and reduce physiological indicators of stress, according to the preliminary findings of a new pilot study at Iowa State University …
Read More »Protein Buildup Linked to Parkinson’s Blocked by Compounds in Coffee, Study Finds
[ad_1] Chemical compounds in coffee — especially phenylindanes that form during the roasting of coffee beans — appear to prevent the damaging aggregation of amyloid-beta and tau known to play key roles …
Read More »Singing can improve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, study finds
[ad_1] People suffering from Parkinson’s disease can sing themselves better, research suggests. A pilot study found that singing therapy led to fewer involuntary movements, improvements in mood, and less stress. Researchers warned …
Read More »Parkinson’s disease may start in appendix: Study
[ad_1] Parkinson’s disease may start in appendix: Study  |  Photo Credit: Thinkstock Parkinson’s disease has long been considered a disease of the brain, but research out on Wednesday found it may start in …
Read More »Appendix Removal Linked to Lower Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
[ad_1] An appendectomy is a painful, but common surgery to remove the appendix, an unnecessary organ. And as researchers just found, it is linked to lowering the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. …
Read More »How Might the Appendix Play a Key Role in Parkinson’s Disease?
[ad_1] Most people forget they even have an appendix unless it bursts or becomes inflamed, but a new study suggests the organ may play a key role in the development of Parkinson’s …
Read More »Could the Appendix Be Key to Parkinson’s Disease?
[ad_1] WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Long belittled as inconsequential, the appendix is hardly the rock star of body organs. But its reputation may get a boost from new research …
Read More »Could the Appendix Play Key Role in Parkinson’s?
[ad_1] By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Long belittled as inconsequential, the appendix is hardly the rock star of body organs. But its reputation may get …
Read More »Billy Connolly: I’m willing to be ‘guinea pig’ for Parkinson’s cure
[ad_1] Scots funnyman Billy Connolly has spoken passionately about the Parkinson’s disease which is consuming him, including his willingness to act as a guinea pig to find a cure. The 75-year-old Glaswegian, …
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