Since publicly disclosing his 1991 diagnosis and launching the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research in 2000, actor Michael J. Fox, 59, has been an advocate in the crusade to find a cure. Partnered with Shake It Up Australia Foundation, an aggressively funded research agenda to the value of over $15million (AUD), has ensured … Read more
Actor James Hampton has died at the age of 84 following complications from Parkinson’s disease. The US Army veteran and screen talent passed away at his home in Fort Worth, Texas, on Wednesday, according to a family source who confirmed news of his death to The Hollywood Reporter. Hampton was best known for his role as the … Read more
Parkinson’s can be diagnosed by analysing compounds found on the skin, a study has found, paving the way for easier testing using quick and painless skin swabs. Researchers led from Manchester found that both the onset of the disease and the nature of its progression can be determined by studying so-called ‘sebum’. This is the … Read more
Eating SESAME SEEDS could reduce the risk of Parkinson’s by preventing neuronal damage, study finds Osaka City University experts tested a chemical in sesame seeds on Parkinson’s Chemical sesaminol is found in shells discarded in the production of sesame oil Tests on mice found the chemical improved dopamine levels and motor function By Ryan Morrison … Read more
Get into the swing: Golf is better than tai chi for improving balance and mobility in people with Parkinson’s disease Researchers had 20 volunteers with Parkinson’s play golf or practice tai chi They found a greater degree of mobility improvement in golfers than tai chi The team say the study group was small and larger … Read more
Eyesight tests could be used to identify which people with Parkinson’s disease are likely to suffer from cognitive impairment and possible dementia 18 months later. UK researchers have found that people with Parkinson’s who perform less well in eye tests show worse cognitive performance a year and a half later. The study is one of … Read more
Jodie Brooke Wilson couldn’t accept what the doctors were saying when they told her two months ago that her brilliant and much-loved husband Des O’Connor had died. He was 88 and in hospital following a fall but, after 30 wondrous years together, she couldn’t imagine a world without him. She still can’t. ‘Des was getting … Read more
Sir Billy Connolly admitted that he has made peace with death as he retired from his 50-year career in stand-up comedy during a touching documentary. The Scottish comedian, 78, opened up about his battle with Parkinson’s disease on ITV’s Billy Connolly: It’s Been A Pleasure, which aired on Monday evening. He emotionally admitted that his Parkinson’s … Read more
He is set to bid farewell to his legendary stand-up career in an ‘uplifting and emotional’ special on ITV, which will air on Monday. And Billy Connolly has opened up about his battle with Parkinson’s disease ahead of the show, revealing that he now doesn’t ‘think as sharply’ as he needs for stand-up. The Scottish comedian, … Read more
Sir Billy Connolly has given a frank reflection on his life with Parkinson’s disease – saying: ‘It will end me, but that’s OK with me.’ The Scottish comedian, 78, was diagnosed with the degenerative condition in 2013, but continued touring for another four years. His last stage appearance was in 2017, when he performed his … Read more