Parkinson's Disease

• Stress and inflammation may help trigger Parkinson’s disease: study

  Environmental factors like prolonged stress, chronic inflammation and toxic exposure could play a key role in triggering Parkinson's disease, even in people without genetic risk.

  Health

  Nov 29, 2024
  
• Bikes stolen from cyclists with Parkinson’s Disease in Edmonton

  Two members of a cross-country cycling team raising awareness and support for Parkinson’s Disease are facing a setback after discovering their bikes were stolen in Edmonton.

  Crime

  Aug 13, 2024
  
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• How fruit fly genes are helping B.C. scientists reverse Parkinson’s symptoms

  Researchers at Simon Fraser University say they may have discovered a gene that appears to reverse Parkinson’s disease symptoms in fruit flies. And humans have a similar gene.

  Science

  Jul 31, 2024
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• Parkinson’s fundraiser lifts spirits in search of new treatments

  Family, friends and researchers have joined Parkinson's patients at St Patrick's Island on Saturday for a fundraising and awareness picnic.

  Health

  Jun 1, 2024
• Calgarians shine a light on Parkinson’s as researchers explore new therapies

  A Calgary mother and daughter share a deep bond as they gather at an inaugural Parkinson's Disease picnic shining a light on Canada's fastest growing neurological disease.

  Health

  May 31, 2024
• $1M donation to Kelowna General Hospital will boost Parkinson’s care

  Barry Humphreys left an indelible footprint in Canada's potash industry and now he will do the same in an area of health care that he knows all too well.

  Health

  Jan 31, 2024
• Playing football may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease in men, study finds

  A study published in the JAMA Network Open suggests that men who played football for a longer duration and at higher levels are at greater risk for developing Parkinson's disease.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2023
• Only half of Albertans diagnosed get specialized care they need: Parkinson Association

  The Parkinson Association of Alberta says the movement disorders program clinics in the province don't have the capacity to see all patients who are diagnosed as they progress.

  Canada

  May 14, 2023
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• Michael J. Fox opens up about Parkinson’s progression: ‘I won’t be 80’

  Beloved Canadian actor Michael J. Fox got candid in a recent interview about aging with Parkinson's disease and his own mortality.

  Entertainment

  May 1, 2023
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• MLA Tracy Allard announces she won’t seek reelection in the spring

  In a letter to constituents, Allard said she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the spring of 2020 and will be stepping away from politics to focus on her health.

  Politics

  Feb 5, 2023