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Stephanie Soto
7 days ago3 min read
Preparing for the Holidays
The holidays should be a joyous time of year. It's a period of time that involves spending time with family and friends. However,...
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Stephanie Soto
Dec 112 min read
Holiday Shopping for PD
Thinking about a useful gift for someone with PD? Check out our list of gifts for your loved one this holiday season. Exercise YMCA or...
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Stephanie Soto
Oct 83 min read
Having a Parent with Parkinson's
There is a lot to process when you find out your parent has been diagnosed with Parkinson's. From the looming thoughts of "will I get...
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Stephanie Soto
Sep 52 min read
StrivePD: A Wearable PD Tracker
Keeping track of symptom fluctuations can be challenging and time consuming. Manually keeping record of all of your symptoms is just not...
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Stephanie Soto
Aug 292 min read
Cognitive Health
Keeping our mind healthy is just as important as keeping our body healthy. As we age and with PD, this can be challenging. The great news...
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Stephanie Soto
Aug 202 min read
Urinary Tract Infections and PD
People with Parkinson's, especially women, have a higher risk of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). UTIs can impact your PD symptoms, lead...
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Stephanie Soto
Jul 232 min read
Parkinson's and Environment Factors
With any condition, there is always the question of "how did I get it?" Many people argue over nature versus nurture as the answer, but...
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Stephanie Soto
Jul 22 min read
Helping Your Loved One with PD
Do you have a loved one with PD? Parkinson’s is a progressive condition, so knowing what to do in order to help your loved one can be...
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Stephanie Soto
May 82 min read
Pregnancy and PD
Fertility, symptom changes, and medication use are all big questions around pregnancy and PD. Let's review what we know.
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Stephanie Soto
Feb 273 min read
What is SUDPAR?
SUDPAR means sudden unexpected death in Parkinson's disease. Sudden death can occur in people without PD. Sometimes it is tied to...
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Stephanie Soto
Jan 303 min read
Loneliness
Individuals who reported being lonely had a higher risk of PD. Loneliness can also be a common experience for people after they are...
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Stephanie Soto
Jan 163 min read
Dental Health
It is estimated that almost half of people with Parkinson's have dental issues. This may be due to the physical effects of PD (rigidity,...
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Stephanie Soto
Jul 11, 20234 min read
Intimacy and Parkinson's
Studies show that between 30-90% of people living with Parkinson’s disease may experience intimacy issues. I know that is a large range,...
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Stephanie Soto
Jul 4, 20233 min read
Vision Changes in PD
Questionnaire studies have concluded that 78% of people with Parkinson’s disease report at least one visual symptom. This can include...
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Stephanie Soto
Jun 20, 20235 min read
What Should Your Health Care Team Look Like
Everyone with Parkinson's Disease knows they need a neurologist, but sometimes our health care team stops there. Yet, everyone talks...
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Stephanie Soto
Jun 13, 20233 min read
MELANOMA
Some of you may know that Melanoma is more prevalent in those with Parkinson's Disease. In fact, more people with Melanoma have...
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Stephanie Soto
Jun 6, 20233 min read
Tips For Traveling
Stress and anxiety can be a big trigger for many people's motor symptoms. Traveling can be stressful, so understanding how to best plan...
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Stephanie Soto
Mar 14, 20233 min read
Driving and Parkinson's Disease
In today’s world driving is not only necessary, but it gives us freedom and independence. Unfortunately there may come a time that...
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Stephanie Soto
Feb 28, 20233 min read
Stress and Parkinson's Disease
There are two forms of stress, acute stress and chronic stress. Both have different but important impacts on those with Parkinson’s...
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Stephanie Soto
Feb 21, 20234 min read
Bone Health and Parkinson's Disease
Studies have found that osteoporosis (weak bones) and osteopenia (weaker than normal bones) affect up to 91% of women and 61% of men...
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