The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast

Subscribe for coverage and analysis of current neurology/brain research, patient and caregiver profiles, drug development strategy, pioneering nonprofit management and other topics of interest in a wide-ranging series of conversations that include the voices of those affected by Parkinson's as well as clinicians.

  1. 1D AGO

    Sniff Test: Surprising New Learnings About Smell Loss and Parkinson’s (Webinar Audio)

    Smell loss can be among the earliest signs of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other neurodegenerative diseases, signaling changes in the brain years before other symptoms are noticeable. Because of the link between smell and brain health, researchers are very interested in understanding more about how people with smell loss go on to either develop a disease or not, and why some people with PD still are able to smell. To learn more about the latest research, tune into audio from this Third Thursdays Webinar and listen to expert panelists discuss the science of smell and what scientists are learning about its connection to disease. Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0  The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Marker’s Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.   Mentioned in this episode: The Foundation’s landmark research study is exploring the connection between sense of smell and brain disease. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours at mysmelltest.org/request.

    56 min

  2. MAR 17

    What Parkinson’s Genetics Mean for Personal Experience and Research

    You could take any two humans on earth and their genetic code will be roughly 99 percent the same — it’s the small differences in code that lead to different experiences and outcomes, including the risk of developing diseases like Parkinson’s. Scientists are learning more about which genetic changes are linked to Parkinson’s disease, revealing important insights into disease biology and progression. Tune into this episode of our award-winning “Parkinson’s Science POV” series to learn how researchers are using genetics to better understand the disease and work toward better treatments for all. Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0  The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Marker’s Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.   This episode was made possible by Prevail Therapeutics. Partner support allows us to furnish high-quality educational content to the Parkinson's community while maintaining our commitment to allocate donor dollars to high-impact research. Editorial control of all Michael J. Fox Foundation-published content rests solely with the Foundation.  Mentioned in this episode: The Foundation’s landmark research study is exploring the connection between sense of smell and brain disease. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours at mysmelltest.org/request.

    39 min

  3. FEB 26

    The Path to a Parkinson’s Drug Approval (Webinar Audio)

    With three new Parkinson’s treatments approved in the last year, there are more options than ever before for people living with the disease. Tune into audio from this Third Thursdays Webinar to hear movement disorder specialists, research experts and a person living with Parkinson’s answer community questions about the new treatments available, explain how therapies make it through FDA approval and share the latest on treatments in the pipeline.    Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0  The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Marker’s Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.   Mentioned in this episode: The Foundation’s landmark research study is exploring the connection between sense of smell and brain disease. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours at mysmelltest.org/request.

    58 min

  4. FEB 11

    What’s in Your Parkinson’s Medicine Cabinet (Ask the MD Podcast)

    Movement disorder specialist, lifestyle medicine physician and MJFF Principal Medical Advisor Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM, shares tips on medication management for people at every stage of the disease journey.   Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0  The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Marker’s Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.   Mentioned in this episode: The Foundation’s landmark research study is exploring the connection between sense of smell and brain disease. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours at mysmelltest.org/request.

    13 min

  5. JAN 22

    Managing the Hidden Symptoms: Mood and Motivation Changes in Parkinson’s (Webinar Audio)

    If depression, anxiety or apathy occur as part of a Parkinson’s journey, it can be easy to feel alone, isolated or unsure of what might bring relief. But there are ways to manage these symptoms. Tune into audio from this Third Thursdays Webinar to hear people living with Parkinson’s share their stories of coping with mood changes as well as a movement disorder specialist and psychiatrist discuss pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments options.  Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0  The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Marker’s Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.   Mentioned in this episode: The Foundation’s landmark research study is exploring the connection between sense of smell and brain disease. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours at mysmelltest.org/request.

    55 min

  6. JAN 15

    Your Top Questions on Parkinson’s and Exercise Answered (Ask the MD Podcast)

    Movement disorder specialist, lifestyle medicine physician and MJFF Principal Medical Advisor Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM, answers community questions on Parkinson’s and exercise with physical therapist and rehab scientist Cristina Colón-Semenza, PhD.  Listen to the audio or watch the video.  Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0  The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Marker’s Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.   Mentioned in this episode: The Foundation’s landmark research study is exploring the connection between sense of smell and brain disease. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours at mysmelltest.org/request.

    27 min

  7. JAN 8

    Parkinson’s Care Partners: Not Another “Self-Care” Discussion (Webinar Audio)

    Being a care partner to someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be a shifting and complex role, as symptoms and life circumstances change. And sometimes, this can lead to stress and even burnout for the care partner. Tune into audio from this Third Thursdays Webinar to hear expert panelists discuss how to navigate care partnership, including everyday strategies to de-stress and find supportive community.   Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0  The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Marker’s Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.   Mentioned in this episode: The Foundation’s landmark research study is exploring the connection between sense of smell and brain disease. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours at mysmelltest.org/request.

    54 min
  8. The Role of Diet and Nutrition in Parkinson’s Disease and Brain Health with Puja Agarwal

    12/31/2024

    The Role of Diet and Nutrition in Parkinson’s Disease and Brain Health with Puja Agarwal

    It is widely known that a healthy diet can provide essential nutrients and lead to a multitude of benefits, but growing evidence has highlighted important links between diet, nutrition, and brain health, particularly related to neurodegenerative disease. In this episode, Dr. Puja Agarwal discusses her research investigating the role that diet and nutrition may play in Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. Evidence from her studies and the work of others suggests that certain diets, including the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet, are associated with brain health and may have the potential to delay the onset or slow progression of Parkinson's disease or other neurodegenerative conditions. We hear more about her ongoing MJFF-funded research project examining the role of diet in the progression of parkinsonian signs and its association with Lewy body pathologies, as well as future directions for this exciting line of research. Puja is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Rush University. Mentioned in this episode: The Foundation’s landmark research study is exploring the connection between sense of smell and brain disease. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours at mysmelltest.org/request. This podcast episode was part of a limited series created by The Michael J. Fox Foundation in 2023 and 2024 for clinicians and researchers in our audience.  These episodes provide a deeper dive into exciting new scientific research in Parkinson’s disease, as well as innovative tools and valuable resources, through conversations with a variety of experts in the field. We hope you enjoy the conversation.

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