Parkinson’s Disease

Changes in the way you breathe, such as shortness of breath and shallow breathing, could be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease, experts have warned. Read more

Yoga and occupational therapy may boost mood and mobility and encourage social activity in people with Parkinson’s disease, a major study has revealed. Read more

Managing the mental wellbeing of patients with Parkinson’s disease should be prioritised while vulnerable people go into Covid-19 lockdown, a major study has suggested. Read more

Vision and eye problems, such as blurriness, dryness and trouble with depth perception, is more common in people with Parkinson’s disease than those without the condition, a major study has revealed. Read more

New research suggests that people who develop Parkinson’s disease before the age of 50 may have been born with the disease. Read more

Up to 10,000 people in the UK could be living with ‘super rare’ neurological disorders, a major new study has revealed. Read more

A drug used to treat prostate conditions may have “exciting potential” for slowing down Parkinson’s disease, a new report has revealed. Read more

Scientists believe that a smartwatch could significantly improve the wellbeing and medical care of people with Parkinson’s disease. Read more

Researchers have discovered that Parkinson’s disease may manifest in the brain many years before patients show any symptoms, paving the way for new screening tools to identify people at greatest risk. Read more