Sleep problems can be a major issue when you have Parkinson’s. This week we talk to Jane Alty a professor of neurology at The University of Tasmania, Australia. She’s an expert in Parkinson’s sleep disorders. Her goal is to transform the brain health of adults globally - through research to detect the critical earliest stages of degenerative brain disorders.She also reveals whether she thinks AI will solve the Parkinson’s conundrum.Also this week.. The boys are full of the joys of spring, Kuhan nearly gets run over, Dave does a rapAnd Hamming it up…. How a piece of Donald Trump ended up in a sandwich!Sleep & Parkinson's
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STEM-ing Parkinson's
In this episode we head to Scotland and the Centre for Regenerative Medicine, University of Edinburgh. We chat with Professor Tilo Kunath one of the world’s leading experts in stem cell research. The hope is that one day, implanted cells can reverse Parkinson’s. Just how close are we to that elusive cure? What’s happened to the people who’ve been given stem cells? How freezing cockroaches in his mum’s fridge kicked off his scientific career…Getting Involved in Researchhttps://www.parkinsons.org.uk/research/get-involved-researchDeep Brain Stimulationhttps://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/deep-brain-stimulationDave’s new shoes https://www.nike.com/gb/easyonAmazing ThingsOzzie Osbourne / Black Sabbath mega gigUkulele playing PeterAloha to Island living Lisa on Insta
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The X & Y Factor
In this episode, Dave and Kuhan explore the differences between men and women when it comes to Parkinson’s. We hear from Clare Bale (associate director of research at Parkinson’s UK), Dr Clare Lehman (a General Practitioner who was diagnosed aged 37) and Jo Tosh (a retired nurse and star of the award winning DBS and Me series).Together we discuss the unique challenges that women face with Parkinson's including getting diagnosed, the impact of hormonal changes and medication-related dyskinesia.We also have a special announcement about our new partnership with Parkinson's UK.People do amazing things:The Parkinson’s raverhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3j988jkwnoJudo for Parkinson's https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czepkeexw4xoWalk for Parkinson's 2025 is now open for sign ups!https://events.parkinsons.org.uk/event/walk-parkinsons/homeA letter to my newly diagnosed Parkinson’s selfhttps://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/your-magazine/stories/letter-my-newly-diagnosed-parkinsons-selfwww.2parkiesinapod.com
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Thank You
We’ve reached a milestone on the podcast, our 40th episode, so we thought we’d celebrate with you the listeners. We dip into the mail bag and share some of your Parkinson’s stories. Plus Dave walks into a tree, Kuhan reveals who inspired him to stay out until one in the morning dancing and drinking tequila and hear about a real life STAR of the community - a young woman who travelled half way around the world to share her experiences of the condition.Brisk walking tunes 120 Beats Per minutePropranolol for Parkinson'sDave Clark Independent articleAMAZING THINGSSpringsteen raises $ for Parkinson’sWhy 2 parkies in a pod loves Leah ForsterThe press upping pig farmer with Parkinson’sThe pitch perfect Parkie (Parkinson's UK)
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Inside Parkinson's UK
We take a trip to Parkinson’s UK’s new office, learn about their recent brand refresh and talk to the boss Caroline Rassell. She gives us the low down on all things Parkinson’s UK, shares her plans for the year ahead and reveals how Parkinson’s has got more personal for her recently.
Parkinson UK helpline on 0808 800 0303
https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/
https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/get-involved
https://techguide.parkinsons.org.uk/
People With Do Amazing Things
Michael J Fox award
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c2dx6gd0k66o
Kayaking scientist Guillaume Brachet …
https://parkinsonseurope.org/2024/12/13/person-with-parkinsons-is-developing-new-drug-
The Parky Blinders - Boxercise classes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn9gy4vqvrvo
If you want to know more about Parkinson's, or how to cope with chronic illness, then this is the Podcast for you. Between them Clarky and Kuhan have been living with Parkinson’s for more than 20 years. They chat openly and honestly about the challenges and even the benefits of living with the condition.
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