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Ten Summary Points From Mitchell AK, Bliss RR, Church FC. Exercise, Neuroprotective Exerkines, and Parkinson’s Disease: A Narrative Review. Biomolecules. 2024;14(10).

"To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise." Gene Tunney "Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being" Plato Introduction:  When we were growing up, we had shortcuts to reading the big classic books; we had "Cliff Notes." Our teachers hated them because it was one person expressing their opinion. Personally, …

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Journey with Parkinson’s: Rigid and Sore Muscles (Psoas, Piriformis, Quadratus Lumborum, and Lumbar Multifidus)

"Being the first to cross the finish line makes you a winner in only one phase of life. It's what you do after you cross the line that really counts." Ralph Boston "The key is that I control my life; my life doesn't control me." Gabrielle Reece The Musculoskeletal System: Muscles work together with bones …

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Noted Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Scientist Accused of Falsifying Data for Decades

"The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them." Ernest Hemingway "Trust is the easiest thing in the world to lose, and the hardest thing in the world to get back." R. M. Williams Introduction: Eliezer Masliah, a leader in the fields of Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, dementia, and other neurological …

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Evidence for Increased Sugar Consumption in Parkinson’s

"A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand." Barbara Johnson "Don't wreck a sublime chocolate experience by feeling guilty." Lora Brody Introduction: Have you sometimes wondered why you really wanted dessert after dinner? Or have you been thinking lately of something sweet to snack on? Well, now, you can blame it on your Parkinson's. …

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An Overview of Dopamine

“I tell everyone: ‘I am not my disease. I am a person with Parkinson’s, and I aim to live life fully.’ For me, it’s all about giving back. How can I leave the world a shade more beautiful?” Barbara Salsberg Mathews “Before, when I was asked about my condition, I would go into defence mode. …

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A Brief Description of Parkinson’s Disease

“Parkinson’s can be the wake-up call to transform yourself into a better person.” John Baumann “No matter what science can do for people living with Parkinson’s, we must prepare our brain and body to face all difficulties.” Nikolas Koukoulakis Introduction: All of the quotes used in this blog post are by people with Parkinson's. On …

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Science Sunday: Baroreflex Dysfunction and Orthostatic Hypotension in Parkinson’s

"Winning comes down to who can execute under pressure." Billie Jean King "No pressure, no diamonds." Thomas Carlyle Scenario #1: You're lying on the floor for a stretch in a physical therapy session. You rise to your feet, and the world starts spinning suddenly. You feel dizzy and disoriented, and the room takes a few minutes …

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Parkinson’s: Two Half-Doses May Work Better Than One Whole Tablet of Levodopa/Carbidopa

"Nature creates unity even in the parts of a whole." Eugene Delacroix "The whole is more than the sum of its parts." Aristotle Hypothesis: A paper published by Chase et al. [Chase, Thomas N., Ahmad AL‐Sabbagh, Minako Koga, and Kathleen Clarence‐Smith. "Reduced Plasma Levodopa Fluctuations with More Frequent Administration of a Novel Carbidopa/Levodopa Functionally Scored …

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Parkinson’s: The Loss of a Friend

"I would rather die a meaningful death than to live a meaningless life." Corazon Aquino "What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." Helen Keller Sadness: The title was one word, "Sadness," and the note was brief. My friend, a fellow Person-with-Parkinson's (PwP), passed away …

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The Importance of Exercise to Help Manage Parkinson’s

"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." Lou Holtz "Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." John Wooden A New Paper Describing the Benefits of Exercise in Parkinson's: Corcos et al., (Corcos, D.M., G. Lamotte, N.S. Luthra, and …

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