A human brain can be subdivided into three parts, each responsible for another level of functioning: archi for basic consciousness and reflexes, paleo for automatic movements and emotions, and neo for cognition and learning new behaviors. Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disease that affects the paleo-part of the brain, and thus the generation of automatic … Continued
Go back only a few decades and life was quite different from what it is today. Community was thought of in a much smaller, close-knit way. This generally included our immediate neighbourhood, family, good friends, work colleagues, shopkeepers and perhaps whoever popped a newspaper through the door each week. However with the fullness of time, … Continued
Going out for a walk when you have Parkinson’s Disease, and indeed without, is an activity with many health benefits and is an excellent, free exercise which helps to remain living active and fulfilling lives. More specific to Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological conditions, is the importance of the preparation – deciding the tools to … Continued
Our world is filled with rhythm and flow, from circadian, to the pulsing of blood pumping through our veins, the thrumming of cars and planes journeying people to who knows where, or the gentle lapping of the tidal waves. You see there is cadence in all aspects of living, so why do we occasionally feel … Continued
