4 Parkinson’s disease symptoms that can show up decades before a diagnosis

A loss of the sense of smell or acting out one’s dreams can occur years in advance.

Okanagan-developed device promises to dramatically reduce hand tremors

Researchers in the Okanagan have developed a device promising to dramatically reduce the uncontrollable movements associated ...

Helping hands: Research team develops brace to reduce tremors

UBC Okanagan researchers have advanced their work on developing a noninvasive, accessible way to reduce uncontrolled hand ...

Parkinson's patients find unlikely therapy in Louisville kickboxing gym

Lindsay Haycraft is a former professional kickboxer and physical therapist, who is teaching kickboxing to Parkinson's ...
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Are shaky hands a sign of Parkinson's or something else?

Q: I have developed a tremor in both my hands. It gets worse when I get nervous. Is this the start of Parkinson's disease? Can it be treated? A: It's not surprising that you associate tremor with ...
Medscape

Forget the Tremor: These Symptoms Come First in Parkinson’s

Patients with Parkinson’s disease rarely present to the clinic with the textbook signs — forward stooped posture, slow and rigid movements, or shuffling gait. Instead, the earliest indicators are ...
NBC2

Simple hand-grip test can indicate decline in Parkinson's disease patients

A simple hand-grip test may be a reliable way to monitor possible declines in people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. University of British Columbia researchers Jenn Jakobi and Gareth Jones just ...
Yahoo

Brett Favre says he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease after having issues with his right arm and hand. What to know about the condition's symptoms, causes and risk factors.

Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre (pictured in 2016) has disclosed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images) NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre was ...