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Your Guide to the Holidays with Parkinson’s

12/14/2025

 
Have you registered for this? It’s coming this week.
Stress and Parkinson’s: Strategies to Manage the Strain – December 18, 1pm (EST)

While some stress is a normal part of life, too much stress for too long can impact physical and emotional health. Stress can even worsen Parkinson’s symptoms and make medication less effective. Join this month’s Third Thursdays Webinar to hear our panel of experts share strategies on responding to stress and limiting its harmful effects.

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Some noteworthy readings this past week

pdbuddy (consider downloading this free app to stay current on what’s going on in the Parkinson’s world)

“Depression in Parkinson’s is often dismissed as an understandable emotional response to a difficult diagnosis. But a groundbreaking new study published in Nature npj Parkinson’s Disease challenges this view, providing compelling evidence that this depression is deeply rooted in the body’s biochemistry. By analyzing the metabolic profiles of patients, researchers found distinct biological signatures in those suffering from depression compared to those who were not. It’s not just a mood state; it is a metabolic event. Here is what the chemical fingerprints revealed: 
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    Coach Betsy,
    Rock Steady Boxing Certified Coach, Certified Parkinson's Disease Fitness Specialist, ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

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