The relationship between stress, anxiety and Parkinson’s disease Posted on June 17, 2019June 18, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert The relationship between stress, anxiety and Parkinson’s disease Anxiety can be caused by PD, while stress and anxiety can make PD worse. Read about different methods to help break the cycle. Read More
$52 billion per year is spent on PD-related expenses, according to results of the Economic Burden of Parkinson’s Disease Study Posted on June 13, 2019June 14, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert $52 billion per year is spent on PD-related expenses, according to results of the Economic Burden of Parkinson’s Disease Study In October 2018, APDA asked our constituents to consider participating in a new study called The Economic Burden of Parkinson’s Disease (PD), with the goal of estimating the economic burden of PD in the United […] Read More
Menopause & PD: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Roberta Marongiu Posted on June 10, 2019June 13, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Menopause & PD: An Interview with APDA Researcher Dr. Roberta Marongiu Pre-menopausal women have a reduced risk of developing PD as compared to men and post-menopausal women, suggesting estrogen plays an important role in prevention. Read More
APDA’s Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Conference 2019 Posted on June 3, 2019June 5, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert APDA’s Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Conference 2019 APDA held the first Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Conference. on 5/17/19 to address urgent needs surrounding PD in diverse, under-served communities. Read More
Carbidopa/Levodopa: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Posted on May 21, 2019May 29, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Carbidopa/Levodopa: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Dr. Gilbert gives in-depth answers to common questions that many ask with regards to carbidopa/levodopa treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Read More
American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting 2019 – Highlights Posted on May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting 2019 – Highlights Our team shares 12 highlights related to Parkinson’s research from the 2019 American Academy of Neurology Meeting. Read More
The Role of Certain Diets for People with Parkinson’s disease Posted on May 7, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert The Role of Certain Diets for People with Parkinson’s disease Dr. Gilbert discusses common diets often talked about by those with Parkinson’s, and whether these particular diets are beneficial for someone with Parkinson’s disease. Read More
What We Know (and Don’t Know) about Taking Particular Foods & Supplements for PD Posted on April 29, 2019May 6, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert What We Know (and Don’t Know) about Taking Particular Foods & Supplements for PD Dr. Gilbert dives into what the latest science says about whether certain foods, probiotics, or antioxidants can help treat or prevent Parkinson’s. Read More
What we know about avoiding particular foods & supplements for Parkinson’s Posted on April 22, 2019April 25, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert What we know about avoiding foods & supplements for Parkinson’s A look at what we know and what we don’t know about foods and supplements to be avoided for people with Parkinson’s disease. Read More
GUEST BLOG: Alpha-synuclein – then and now, with Dr. Alice Lazzarini Posted on April 15, 2019April 18, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Alpha-synuclein – then and now, with guest blogger, Dr. Alice Lazzarini Renowned researcher Alice Lazzarini, PhD chronicles the connection between pα-syn, tau, and mitochondrial degradation, and how it may lead to new treatments. Read More
