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Eggs can be a nutritious and practical food, but timing may matter if you take levodopa.

Your brain and gut are constantly communicating with each other, so what happens in the digestive system can affect how your brain feels and functions.

Parkinson’s disease can affect swallowing. These are the signs to watch for, potential health risks, and effective treatments to keep mealtimes safe and enjoyable.

You may choose to exercise in a gym, but you may be happy (or perhaps relieved) to learn that a gym is not required. With the right approach you can just as easily perform fun and effective workouts in your home or in nature.

Functional fitness involves the incorporation of exercises that help you improve movements that you use throughout the day for ADLs. 

‍Exercise is not optional in Parkinson’s; it is the foundational pillar in disease management.

It’s very common for people with PD to experience sleep apnea. Thankfully, there is plenty of research to guide you toward a better night’s rest.

Whether you or your loved one has PD and trouble sleeping, let’s learn about the relationship between the two in this article.

Summer is a wonderful time to get outside, connect with others, and enjoy the longer days, especially for people living with Parkinson’s.

Teaching kids and teens about Parkinson’s is not a one-time conversation. It is an ongoing process that evolves as they grow and as the condition changes. By being honest, supportive, and open, you give young people the tools to understand what is happening and to respond with empathy rather than fear.

A Parkinson’s diagnosis raises many questions. One of the most immediate and personal is: Can I keep working? Navigating employment with Parkinson’s is a process, not a one-time decision.

Music is a universal language — and for people living with Parkinson’s disease, it may also be a powerful therapeutic tool.

As a person impacted by Parkinson’s, asking for help can feel uncomfortable because it touches independence, identity, pride, and relationships. But support is not a sign that you are failing.

For people living with Parkinson’s disease, a good board game can encourage focus, support fine motor engagement, stimulate memory and planning skills, and create moments of connection.

Learn why Parkinson’s can make getting dressed harder, how adaptive clothing and occupational therapy may help, and what Sandy Yaras taught PCLA.

Learn how Parkinson’s tremor and essential tremor differ, where their symptoms overlap, and how health professionals tell them apart.

OFF time in Parkinson’s disease refers to periods when symptoms return or worsen before the next dose of medication begins working.

VR has not yet been developed into accessible FDA-cleared products for Parkinson’s patients who are not in research studies. Even if a product becomes available on the market, it may be hard or even impossible to afford.

WPC 2026 created a powerful space for education, creativity, advocacy, wellness, and connection.

Neuroinflammation links many of the biological changes scientists have observed over the years and offers new possibilities for treatment.