Facial expressions
Our facial expressions are an important part of who we are. Our face conveys emotion and helps us connect with one another. According to the FBI there are several Universal…
Get the Most out of Exercise Videos for Parkinson’s
There are many exercise videos for people with Parkinson's. Some are better than others, some longer, some shorter, but I think we can all agree on the fact that they…
Stutter Stepping
The stutterstep is a peculiar gait feature in Parkinson's. It is a hesitation before starting to walk from a standing or seated position. The hesitation is accompanied by a reduced…
Excuses- the ONE thing that determines your success!!!
The extent of your success is directly related to The extent of your excuses!!! We all have excuses for things that we see as difficult in our lives. The question…
Congress introduces the National Plan to End Parkinson’s
On Thursday, July 28, the U.S House of Representatives introduced a bill entitled the National Plan to End Parkinson's Act. (H.R.8585) This bipartisan legislation is aimed to Reduce the $52…
Importance of Environment
And often overlooked and often under emphasized area of fighting against Parkinson's disease is the importance of environment! I grew up in Sweden and Germany where a healthy environment was…
Can biking really keep you…?
Remaining physically active can be tough at any age, but adding a Parkinson's diagnosis can make it even tougher. Two recent studies from England now add more evidence that We…
Why I teach boxing for Parkinson’s classes
People often asked me, "why do you teach boxing classes for Parkinson's patients? ". I haven't either had Parkinson's in my family, nor have I ever studied boxing, until now.…
Why boxing is so effective for Parkinson’s
Many people have experienced, or heard that boxing type exercises are effective to counter the stiffness that is a side effect of Parkinson's disease. However, many people do not know…
The Harm Reduction Approach
While living on a permanent lockdown isn't sustainable, many people are skeptical as to how much or how little to resume normal life. We have learned to live with social…