In April 2020 researchers from the UK and Switzerland published the results of their study to assess the reasons for caregiver participation in a variety of activities and whether participation … Read more
Although there is only limited research into body warming, there is some evidence that sauna bathing is associated with a reduced risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases
In January 2020 researchers from Australia and the UK pubished the results of their review on whether heat therapy can be an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. The … Read more
Intermittent fasting is beneficial for many health conditions, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancers, and neurodegenerative brain disorders
In December 2019 researchers from the USA published their review on the effects of intermittent fasting. The suggestion that calorie restriction had a beneficial effect on aging and life span … Read more
A vegetarian/vegan diet is effective in promoting a diverse ecosystem of beneficial bacteria to support both the human gut microbiome and overall health
In April 2019 researchers from Slovakia and the USA published a review on the effect of vegetarian and vegan diets on gut microbiota. Whilst humans are about 99.9% identical to … Read more
The MIND diet, developed for brain health, may be a associated with a decreased risk and slower progression of Parkinson’s disease in older adults
In October 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of the MIND diet on the incidence and progression of Parkinson’s disease in … Read more
Vitamin D supplementation has no effect on the clinical outcome of Parkinson’s disease
In October 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of vitamin D supplementation in individuals with early Parkinson’s disease as it has … Read more
Supplementation with either multivitamins or multivitamins plus vitamin B12 may reduce the risk of sensory symptoms developing in individuals with early Parkinson’s disease
In May 2019 researchers from the USA published the results in their study to assess the effect of vitamin B12 supplementation in early Parkinson’s disease. It has already been noted … Read more
Microbiome
Just as the question, “what is it to be human?”, has troubled humans from the beginning of history, the question, “what is the human microbiome?” has troubled researchers since the … Read more
Blood flow restriction training improved function and reduced restless leg syndrome symptoms in an individual with Parkinson’s disease
In April 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study which assessed the effect of blood flow restriction training in a 65-year-old male recreational boxer diagnosed with … Read more
Karate and dance improves balance and stabilises mood in individuals with Parkinson’s disease
In December 2017 researchers from Germany published the results of a study to assess the effect of karate and dance training in 37 individuals with Parkinson’s disease. 16 individuals chose … Read more