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1 month ago | 
michaeljfox.org | Lucy Peterson
“After living with Parkinson’s for five and a half years, it’s no longer just about wanting to do well for myself. I would like to give hope and inspiration to the people who are living with chronic illnesses,” said Harvey Silikovitz, 55, from West Orange, NJ, an accomplished attorney and Parkinson’s advocate.
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1 month ago | 
michaeljfox.org | Lisa Volenec
Editor’s Note: Lisa Volenec is an advocate for the Parkinson's community and active Team Fox fundraiser. She was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at age 47 in 2014. An Omaha, Nebraska native, Volenec started her career in TV news, and today serves as general manager for KMTV, the Scripps CBS affiliate in Omaha. The Arizona sun can be brutal, so it was no real surprise yard work left me a bit drained. Still, in triple-digit temperatures, I loved being a first-time homeowner.
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1 month ago | 
michaeljfox.org | Jen Wilson
Parkinson’s disease (PD) frequently disrupts walking and balance. Walking speed slows, steps grow shorter, turning becomes difficult, and feet get momentarily “stuck” to the ground, a condition called freezing of gait. Parkinson’s scientists often refer to these symptoms collectively as gait impairments. Tests for gait impairments can be useful in diagnosing PD, detecting the effects of treatments and monitoring PD progression, even in early disease.
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1 month ago | 
michaeljfox.org | Lydia Chain
Join us as we work to find a cure for the 6 million people worldwide living with Parkinson's. First Name Last Name Email Zip Code Connection to Parkinson's What Year Were You Diagnosed with PD? Sign Up
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2 months ago | 
michaeljfox.org | Lydia Chain
Join us as we work to find a cure for the 6 million people worldwide living with Parkinson's. First Name Last Name Email Zip Code Connection to Parkinson's What Year Were You Diagnosed with PD? Sign Up
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
michaeljfox.org | Lydia Chain
Join us as we work to find a cure for the 6 million people worldwide living with Parkinson's. First Name Last Name Email Zip Code Connection to Parkinson's What Year Were You Diagnosed with PD? Sign Up
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
michaeljfox.org | Lydia Chain
Join us as we work to find a cure for the 6 million people worldwide living with Parkinson's. First Name Last Name Email Zip Code Connection to Parkinson's What Year Were You Diagnosed with PD? Sign Up
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
michaeljfox.org | Lydia Chain
Being a care partner to someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be a shifting and complex role, as symptoms and life circumstances change. And sometimes, this can lead to stress and even burnout for the care partner. Tune into audio from this Third Thursdays Webinar to hear expert panelists discuss how to navigate care partnership, including everyday strategies to de-stress and find supportive community. If you’d rather listen on the go, subscribe to our Michael J.
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Sep 23, 2023 | 
michaeljfox.org | Rachel Dolhun
Many people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) wonder, What should I eat or not eat? How should I exercise? What else can or should I do, outside of see my doctor and take my medicine? The answer: Move as much as possible, eat and sleep as best you can, connect with others in meaningful ways, limit the impacts of stress and avoid potentially harmful exposures (like too much alcohol) where you can. All easier said than done, especially when living with PD or simply being human, for that matter.
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Aug 7, 2023 | 
michaeljfox.org | Rachel Dolhun
We hear it all the time, whether we have Parkinson’s disease (PD) or not: Eat a healthy, balanced diet. But what does that mean? What’s healthy and what’s balanced? To answer this and other common diet questions, I spoke with movement disorder and culinary medicine specialist, Erin Presant, DO. Our conversation covers plants, protein, probiotics and much more. Whether you want to boost brain health, limit Parkinson’s risk or ease PD symptoms, food is a tool you can use to feel and live better.