... Research has found a consistent relationship between Parkinson’s disease and environmental exposure to pesticides.The most commonly linked pesticides are:RotenoneParaquatOrganophosphorus chemicalsAgent Orange, a mix of chemicals used to destroy crops from 1961 to 1971 in the Vietnam and Korea wars    However, pesticide exposure alone likely does not ...
    
   
  
    Which Pesticides Raise the Risk for Parkinson's Disease?
    
      ... Research has found a consistent relationship between Parkinson’s disease and environmental exposure to pesticides.The most commonly linked pesticides are:RotenoneParaquatOrganophosphorus chemicalsAgent Orange, a mix of chemicals used to destroy crops from 1961 to 1971 in the Vietnam and Korea wars    However, pesticide exposure alone likely does not ...
     
    
   
 
      
  
  
  
     Parkinson’s disease (PD) is associated with genetic and environmental risk factors. Among these ...
    
   
  
 
      
  
  
  
     When Alan Alda, star of “M*A*S*H“ and “The West Wing,” revealed he had Parkinson’s disease, he s...
    
   
  
 
      
  
  
  
    ... By taking this courageous step, Diamond helped make the Parkinson’s room bigger, contributing to awareness and discussion of Parkinson’s disease (PD) around the world and helping others with Parkinson’s feel less alone.  Although the diagnosis prompted Diamond to retire from touring, he said he planned to continue writing and recording new music. ...
    
   
  
    What Neil Diamond’s Parkinson’s Diagnosis Does for the Rest of Us
    
      ... By taking this courageous step, Diamond helped make the Parkinson’s room bigger, contributing to awareness and discussion of Parkinson’s disease (PD) around the world and helping others with Parkinson’s feel less alone.  Although the diagnosis prompted Diamond to retire from touring, he said he planned to continue writing and recording new music. ...
     
    
   
 
      
  
  
  
    ... Share your experience in the comments below, or start a conversation by posting on your Activities page.ReferencesGenetic Predispositions of Parkinson’s Disease Revealed in Patient-Derived Brain Cells — NPJ Parkinsons DiseaseEnvironmental Factors — Parkinson’s FoundationParkinson’s Disease (PD) — Mayfield Brain & SpineParkinson’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms ...
    
   
  
    Is Parkinson’s Hereditary?
    
      ... Share your experience in the comments below, or start a conversation by posting on your Activities page.ReferencesGenetic Predispositions of Parkinson’s Disease Revealed in Patient-Derived Brain Cells — NPJ Parkinsons DiseaseEnvironmental Factors — Parkinson’s FoundationParkinson’s Disease (PD) — Mayfield Brain & SpineParkinson’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms ...
     
    
   
 
      
  
  
  
    The journey to a Parkinson's disease diagnosis can be lengthy and uncertain, especially when a pe...
    
   
  
 
      
  
  
  
     Parkison’s disease research has come a long way over the past two centuries. (Yes, there’s still...
    
   
  
 
      
  
  
  
     Besides shaking, difficulty walking and moving, and rigidity, some members within MyParkinsonsTe...
    
   
  
 
      
  
  
  
    ... Here are some conversations about the differences between Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinsons:• "I am trying to see if anyone has had a similar things happen to their loved ones."• "He has Parkinson's along with Lewy Bodies dementia. Feeling helpless to help him."• "My husband has Parkinsonism and dementia. ...
    
   
  
    The Differences Between Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson's
    
      ... Here are some conversations about the differences between Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinsons:• "I am trying to see if anyone has had a similar things happen to their loved ones."• "He has Parkinson's along with Lewy Bodies dementia. Feeling helpless to help him."• "My husband has Parkinsonism and dementia. ...
     
    
   
 
      
  
  
  
     Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that affects movement and gets worse over time. Doctors ...