Parkinson's disease Archives - Life Science Review

6 June 20206 June 2020

Carers of individuals with Parkinson’s disease may find a healthy balance in terms of their own wellbeing by jointly participating in two-thirds of activities while ensuring the remaining third is time reserved for themselves

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

3 June 20203 June 2020

Argentinian Tango courses for individuals with Parkinson’s disease appear to improve stability and increase mobility whilst reducing body fatigue, anxiety, shame and frustration as well as bringing about greater self-confidence and self-assurance

In January 2020 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the effect of the Argentinian Tango on individuals with Parkinson’s disease. The researchers stated it is … Read more

1 April 20201 April 2020

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

7 March 20207 March 2020

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

26 February 202026 February 2020

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

12 January 202012 January 2020

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

17 August 201916 June 2020

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

17 August 201916 June 2020

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

10 February 201921 February 2020

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

16 September 20184 January 2020

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

24 July 20184 January 2020

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