A collage of four different types of food: top left shows curly green kale, top right displays a bowl of fresh blueberries, bottom left features a close-up of ripe red strawberries, and bottom right presents whole and cut sweet potatoes with vibrant orange flesh.

Dietary habits make a big difference in quality of life for people with Parkinson’s. Eating-related symptoms often crop up. For example, difficulties with swallowing. Also, problems with constipation as a result of slow muscle response. And problematic food–drug interactions. On the plus side, some foods can reduce the free radicals common in Parkinson’s. Here are…

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A senior woman with short gray hair, wearing a coral blouse, rests her chin on her hand and looks thoughtfully at the camera. In the blurred background, an older man sits on a couch, holding a cup. The scene appears to be in a bright living room.

If the person you care for has Parkinson’s, you may be surprised to discover the many ways the disease hampers communication. Voice problems alone affect 60%-80% of people with this condition. Low volume and slurred speech may make it hard at times for you to grasp what your loved one is saying. He or she…

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Boxing gloves, athletic shoes, a jump rope, wrist wraps, a smartphone, and a towel are neatly placed on a wooden floor, indicating a ready-to-use set of workout equipment.

If your loved one has Parkinson’s disease, you have likely observed physical symptoms such as tremors, slowed movement, and poor balance. In addition to treatment with medication, evidence is mounting that exercise itself can reduce or delay progression of these symptoms. Even as little as 2.5 hours of physical activity a week. Benefits and types…

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