Constipation is a frequent and troublesome symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). It can affect how medication is absorbed and impact daily life. Tune in to audio from this month’s Third Thursdays Webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss why constipation happens in Parkinson’s. They also cover managing and preventing constipation and the latest research on the gut-brain connection.

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Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.

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Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted

Parkinson’s isn’t easy to diagnose — everyone’s symptoms differ based on their individual biology, leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment. One of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s (MJFF) key areas of focus is finding ways to diagnose Parkinson’s disease earlier and more clearly, which could one day lead to more personalized treatments that can improve quality of life.

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There are so many ways to get involved in the research that is leading to clearer disease diagnosis. Learn more about your role in research at: https://www.michaeljfox.org/your-role-parkinsons-research

The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Precision Medicine Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi

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Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted

People living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their loved ones develop countless ways to adapt and make daily life easier as symptoms change. Members of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Patient Council and their care partners share decades of collective wisdom on living with PD. They came together for a live conversation at MJFF’s New York City offices to discuss what they’ve learned along their own disease journeys, from practical strategies and tools that make daily life easier to the mindsets and mantras that guide and sustain them. In this episode of the MJFF Parkinson’s Podcast, patient council member and guest host Larry Gifford, diagnosed with PD in 2017 and president of PD Avengers, together with his wife and care partner Rebecca, reflect on the advice given.

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The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Precision Medicine Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.

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Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted

Many people diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their loved ones wonder what caused the disease. Researchers believe Parkinson’s is caused by a mix of genetic, environmental and age-related factors that may contribute differently to each person. Tune in to audio from this month’s Third Thursdays Webinar to hear our panel of leading Parkinson’s experts discuss the latest efforts to understand what causes the disease so we can better treat and one day prevent it altogether.

Join the movement to end Parkinson’s this Parkinson’s Awareness Month at michaeljfox.org/April

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Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.

Mentioned in this episode:

Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the world’s fastest-growing neurological disease, affecting millions globally. Yet many misconceptions persist about life with the disease, how to treat it and the research going into the search for better therapies. Tune into this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Parkinson’s Podcast to listen to our panel of experts including people living with PD, a researcher and movement disorder specialists debunk common myths about Parkinson’s disease and answer community questions.

Discover opportunities to take action and join millions of others moving us closer to a cure. https://www.michaeljfox.org/parkinsons-awareness-month

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The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.

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Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted

Sleep is an important part of physical and mental health, but Parkinson’s symptoms and medication side effects can make a good night’s sleep hard to find. Insomnia, nocturia, medication wearing off, REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) and more can interrupt sleep. Tune into audio from this month’s Third Thursdays Webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss the latest research on the connection between sleep and Parkinson’s disease (PD) and share practical strategies for setting yourself up for the best rest possible.

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Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi

Mentioned in this episode:

Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted

A world without Parkinson’s will only be made possible through the work and energy of the Parkinson’s community — people living with the disease and their loved ones, researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, lawmakers and others. Catalyzing that community towards productive action is one of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s (MJFF) four main areas of research focus in its Strategic Research Agenda, along with more clearly defining Parkinson’s disease, building better treatment pipelines and speeding clinical trial decision-making.

In this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson’s Podcast, part of its award-winning Parkinson’s Science POV series, Maggie Kuhl, vice president of patient engagement at MJFF, leads a conversation about these efforts with two veteran scientists: Brian Fiske, PhD, chief scientist, MJFF and Mark Frasier, PhD, chief scientist, MJFF.

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There are so many ways to get involved in Parkinson’s community, whether it’s becoming an advocate, joining Team Fox or participating in research. Learn more at michaeljfox.org

The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi

Mentioned in this episode:

Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted

How can I show up for my partner with Parkinson’s? How can I best support my parent with PD from afar? How can my loved one and I work together to make decisions as symptoms change?

Our community has many questions about how to best support a loved one with Parkinson’s disease. Tune in to audio from this month’s Third Thursdays Webinar to hear our panel of experts — including care partners, a person living with PD, a social worker and a psychologist — discuss strategies for effective communication and shared decision-making to keep a partnership strong through Parkinson’s.

This webinar received support from Acadia Pharmaceuticals. Learn more at: moretoparkinson’s.com

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Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.

Mentioned in this episode:

Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted