Parkinson's disease a common but complex neurodegenerative disorder that affects 10 million people worldwide. Here are some key facts to know about the disease.
According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 500,000 people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), and that number is expected to double by 2040.
When Susan Veater was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in July 2015, she didn't know much about the disease. "When I got the diagnosis, I wasn't sure what it meant," Veater...
University of Utah Health and Intermountain Healthcare are taking part in an international study to help determine if high intensity exercise can slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease.
Researchers at University of Utah Health found that ADHD patients had an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s and Parkinson-like diseases than individuals with no ADHD history.
The Utah Parkinson Disease Registry (UPDR.org) was launched last week in an effort to understand an apparent rise in PD by 30 percent over the last ten years in Utah...
After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at just 50 years old, Tammy Corrigan turned to exercise to help manage her symptoms. With the support of University of Utah Health and...
