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Articles on Parkinson's Disease & Symptom Management
Our collection of resources features in-depth articles on Parkinson’s Disease designed to inform, inspire, and empower those living with the condition, along with their families, caregivers, and supporters.
From recent research to practical tips for daily living, our Parkinson’s Disease articles cover a wide range of topics, including symptom management, exercise benefits and nutrition guidance. These articles offer valuable insights to help you navigate your journey with confidence.
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Parkinson’s Disease: Early Warning Signs
Early signs of Parkinson’s disease can begin years—even decades—before diagnosis, often appearing as subtle changes like loss of smell, sleep disturbances, or mood shifts. This article explores key early warning signs and emerging research, including the “gut-first” theory, highlighting how earlier recognition may open the door to earlier treatment and improved outcomes.
Kristi Riker
Mar 283 min read
Sugar and Parkinson’s Disease: Why Sugar Is So Tempting in Parkinson’s Disease
Written By: Renee Rouleau- M.S. Neuroscience and Bridges for Parkinson’s medical contributor With Parkinson's Disease (PD), you may notice a strong craving for sweets—or even a full-blown sweet tooth. Perhaps you’ve loved sweets your whole life and now you feel like it’s blown out of proportion, or maybe you’ve never been a dessert person and now all you want is chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate!! (Wolz et al., 2009). Many people with PD experience significant changes i
Renee Rouleau
Jul 5, 20254 min read
Nutrition and Parkinson’s Disease: What Science Says About Diets and Parkinson’s Disease
Written By: Renee Rouleau- B.S. Neuroscience, University of Buffalo I promised you we’d be back to talk about dieting—one of my favorite and least favorite topics—and to dig into nutrition and Parkinson’s disease. In today’s world, it feels like there’s a new diet trend every week—keto, juice cleanses, calorie restriction, “no-carb” plans and THE “SHOT” that promise longevity, a trim waistline, and overall better health. But when it comes to long-term brain and muscle health,
Renee Rouleau
Jun 21, 20254 min read
Fueling the Brain and Body: Why a Balanced Diet Matters in Parkinson’s Disease
Written By: Renee Rouleau- B.S., PhD student, Jacobs School of Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo We’re back for another great...
Renee Rouleau
Jun 7, 20255 min read
Can What’s On Our Food Affect Our Brain? The Link Between Pesticides, Nutrition, and Parkinson’s Disease
Written By: Renee Rouleau- B.S., PhD student, Jacobs School of Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo Can What’s On Our Food Affect...
Renee Rouleau
May 23, 20254 min read
The Vital Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Parkinson’s Disease
Written By: Renee Rouleau- B.S., PhD student, Jacobs School of Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo The Vital Role of Vitamins and...
Renee Rouleau
May 10, 20253 min read
Accelerate Your Hydration
By: Lexi Shever, Belmont OTD Capstone Student Hydration plays an important role in numerous regulatory processes in the body including...
Colleen Bridges
Mar 21, 20253 min read
The Vagus Nerve and Digestion in Parkinson’s Disease
Written By: Renee Rouleau- B.S., PhD student, Jacobs School of Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo The Vagus Nerve and Digestion...
Renee Rouleau
Mar 8, 20253 min read
Nutrition 101: Acid Reflux
Written By: Renee Rouleau- B.S., PhD student, Jacobs School of Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo In this edition of Nutrition...
Renee Rouleau
Feb 7, 20254 min read
Nutrition and Parkinson’s Disease
Written By: Renee Rouleau- B.S., PhD student, Jacobs School of Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo Nutrition is this year’s theme for fighters and care-partners at Bridges for Parkinson’s. This article explores the important connection between nutrition and Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects the gut, in terms of nutrient and medication absorption into the body, bowel obstruction and constipation, and how we can help manage those symptoms and feel better. Most individua
Colleen Bridges
Jan 24, 20254 min read
January 2025: Nutrition 101
Written by: Colleen Bridges - M. Ed, NSCA-CPT; Renee Rouleau - B.S., PhD student, Jacobs School of Biomedical Sciences, University at...
Colleen Bridges
Jan 11, 20253 min read
November: Nutrition
Written by: Dr. Caitlin A. Bender, OTD, OTR/L A healthy diet is critical for everyone, but with Parkinson’s Disease, extra focus should...
Colleen Bridges
Oct 25, 20243 min read
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