Smart watches could detect Parkinson’s up to seven years before hallmark symptoms appear: Study

Jul 04, 2023, at 04:06 pm

Smart watches could identify Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before hallmark symptoms appear and a clinical diagnosis can be made, new UK DRI research reveals. The study is published in the journal Nature Medicine.

Two compounds in coffee may team up to fight Parkinson’s: Study

Dec 11, 2018, at 05:59 pm

London, Dec 11 (IBNS): Rutgers scientists have found a compound in coffee that may team up with caffeine to fight Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia – two progressive and currently incurable diseases associated with brain degeneration.

Smartphone ‘scores’ can help doctors track severity of Parkinson’s disease symptoms

Apr 06, 2018, at 11:22 pm

New York, Apr 6 (IBNS): Parkinson’s disease, a progressive brain disorder, is often tough to treat effectively because symptoms, such as tremors and walking difficulties, can vary dramatically over a period of days, or even hours.

High-intensity exercise delays Parkinson’s progression, finds study

Dec 22, 2017, at 11:40 pm

London, Dec 22 (IBNS): High-intensity exercise three times a week is safe for individuals with early-stage Parkinson’s disease and decreases worsening of the disease’s symptoms, according to results of a study published in the Dec. 11 issue of JAMA Neurology.

High-intensity exercise delays Parkinson’s progression: Study

Dec 14, 2017, at 01:52 am

Washington, Dec 13 (IBNS): High-intensity exercise three times a week is safe for individuals with early-stage Parkinson’s disease and decreases worsening of motor symptoms, according to a new phase 2, multi-site trial published in JAMA Neurology.