Modifiable Risk Factors for Dementia

Whilst the number of people with Dementia is rising worldwide this may not be the whole story. Research is identifying that...

Comparing Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia with Lewy Bodies

Same same…but different. Both Parkinson’s and Dementia with Lewy Bodies share similar pathologies when studied down the microscope and clinically they...

Using a Voice Amplifier to Improve Communication

Speech difficulties are particularly common in more advanced Parkinson’s disease.  Whilst speech therapy strategies should be adopted by all patients ideally...

Tips for long haul travel

Concerns around long haul travel are often heightened in people with Neurodegenerative conditions like Dementia, Parkinson’s and related diseases. Identifying strategies...

Pregnancy in Parkinson’s Disease

Pregnancy is not a frequent topic in Parkinson’s patients but with around 5% of patients being under 40y, this issue does...

Professor Simon Lewis - Neurologist

Living with Parkinson’s Disease: A Survivor’s Guide

Check out this video, which is intended to give people living with Parkinson’s some tips on how to live the best...

How much exercise should I be doing for my Parkinson’s Disease?

Everyone knows that exercise is good for you and this is particularly true for people living with Parkinson’s Disease.  However, recent...

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What is Parkinson’s Disease?

Parkinson’s disease is a common degenerative disease of the brain. It’s associated with aging, but it doesn’t respect age. People under...

Mucuna Pruriens – Velvet Bean – Natural Dopamine

Many patients think about more natural therapies but listen here to understand why this might have certain limitations. VIEW ALL VIDEOS

Dopamine - treatment for Parkinson's

Dopamine

We have lots of treatments that are available in Parkinson’s disease and most of our treatments focus on the physical symptoms of Parkinson’s which we...