Parkinson’s disease is a chronic illness that affects millions of Americans. Although it can’t be cured, doctors have various ways that they ... Read More
Parkinson's Disease
Can Yoga Really Calm the Shakes? New Science Says Yes
People have involuntary tremors for numerous reasons. Whether it’s temporary nerves or anxiety, or something more serious like a chronic ... Read More
How Keto May Help Fight Parkinson’s From the Inside Out
It can be terrifying to think about. First come subtle symptoms, perhaps ignored here and there. But with time, and with struggle, the ... Read More
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Trials for Black Americans
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world, after Alzheimer’s disease. Currently, nearly one ... Read More
Black People are Underrepresented in Parkinson’s Research. This Study Aims to Change That.
When it comes to our health, knowledge is power — not just for ourselves, but for our families and future generations. That’s why The ... Read More
Why Black Americans Should Participate In Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Trials
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a degenerative brain disorder and movement disorder associated with aging, causing certain parts of the brain to ... Read More
2 Groundbreaking Clinical Trials That Have Helped Black Health
Clinical trials have long been the cornerstone of medical advancement, but their impact is especially meaningful when they represent the ... Read More
Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms: What Everyone Should Know
This content was developed in partnership with the Parkinson’s Foundation. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is often thought of as a disease that ... Read More
5 Conditions That Can Cause Involuntary Body Movements
Involuntary movements, better known as uncontrollable and unintended jerking, tics, or muscle twitches may occur for many reasons. These ... Read More
Oschner Health Is Taking on First-of-Its-Kind Black Parkinson’s Research
Black adults face disparities in both diagnosing and treating Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive ... Read More
Black History of Health: Muhammad Ali
In the few years before his 2016 death, the sound and fury he’d become famous for had been replaced by silence and tranquility. Muhammad Ali ... Read More
Tardive Dyskinesia & Parkinson’s Disease: What’s The Difference?
The crippling side effect of certain prescribed medications known as Tardive Dyskinesia still tackles up to 30 percent of patients who take ... Read More
