It has long been understood that Parkinson’s disease (PD) does not just cause movement, or motor, symptoms, but also...see more
Lewy Bodies, Dementia, and Parkinson’s – What Does it all Mean?
Understanding Cognitive Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease: PDD vs. DLB Cognitive challenges are a very common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s...see more
What Worsens Parkinson’s Disease’s Motor Symptoms?
Understanding what factors may worsen Parkinson’s symptoms Many people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience variation in their motor symptoms...see more
Impulsive-compulsive behaviors in Parkinson’s disease
How Parkinson’s medications may affect behavior Dopaminergic medications (or medications that enhance the brain’s dopamine system) are the mainstay...see more
Medicinal plants, herbal remedies, and supplements for Parkinson’s disease symptoms
Insights from Dr. Britt Stone on APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, I spoke...see more
Questions About Blood Pressure Control & Parkinson’s Disease
Exploring Parkinson’s Disease’s Impact on Blood Pressure Control On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, I spoke...see more
Questions About Urinary Dysfunction & Parkinson’s Disease
Exploring Parkinson’s Disease’s Impact on Urinary Dysfunction On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, I spoke with...see more
Cognitive Fluctuations in Parkinson’s Disease
Understanding Cognitive Fluctuations: What Do They Entail? Cognitive difficulties are a common symptom of Parkinson’s disease and can be...see more
Understanding Weakness in Parkinson’s disease
Muscle weakness and Parkinson’s disease It is common for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to describe themselves as feeling...see more
Finger twitching as a possible first symptom of Parkinson’s
You will often hear that a person diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) first noticed something was “off” when a...see more