Spotlight YOPD is the charity for those with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD), run by those with YOPD. We are a UK-based charity with a global reach, raising understanding and awareness of Young Onset Parkinson's Disease.
Understanding YOPD
LatestYOPD Symptoms & Side Effects
Oct 13, 2021 | Understanding YOPD
YOPD Symptoms and Management People with PD can have myriad symptoms – both motor and non-motor....
Newly Diagnosed?
LatestFate, hope and a YOPD charity
Oct 21, 2021 | About, Mental Health, Newly Diagnosed?, Understanding YOPD, YOPD
Being diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD) - also referred to as Early Onset Parkinson's (EOPD) can take time to process. Read this first.
Genetics
PopularThe Genetics of Parkinson’s
Dr. Matt Farrer is critically acclaimed for his work in the genetics and neuroscience...
Podcasts
LatestOn Time Podcast – Brian Grant Foundation
Apr 22, 2022 | Podcasts
On Time is a podcast about living with Parkinson’s disease. Co-hosts Brian Grant and Heather...
Webinars
Latest[Webinar Recording] YOPD Council: Downsizing your Life with YOPD
In this webinar, The YOPD Council discussed downsizing, both mentally and physically. You can...
- Exercise & Nutrition
- Medication
- Research & Trials
An Exercise in Proactive Brain Training
by Yvette | Jul 1, 2022 | Exercise & Nutrition, YOPD | 0
Specialist Parkinson Physiotherapists Maria Lewis and Sally Tawhai explain why the best exercise for YOPD does not involve mindless hours on a treadmill but something demanding effort - that can fully engage both brain and body.
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Parkinson’s power foods: one-day menus to nourish your brain and body
by Yvette | Jun 9, 2022 | Exercise & Nutrition, YOPD | 0
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Do Probiotics Aid Parkinson’s Disease?
by Yvette | May 19, 2022 | Exercise & Nutrition, YOPD | 0
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Diet, nutrition and Parkinson’s: what you need to know
by Yvette | Apr 30, 2022 | Exercise & Nutrition, YOPD | 0
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Ask the expert: Lucille Leader on Parkinson’s and nutrition
by Yvette | Apr 30, 2022 | Exercise & Nutrition, YOPD | 0
Expert Voices: Integrative Medicine for People With Parkinson’s Disease
by Yvette | May 19, 2022 | Medication, Wellbeing, YOPD | 0
In the first installment of our new series, “Expert Voices,” Parkinson’s News Today asked...
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Podcast: Breaking the silence on impulsive and compulsive behaviours
by Yvette | Apr 30, 2022 | Medication | 0
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How a TikTok video inspired a new pill bottle design for Parkinson’s disease
by Yvette | Apr 30, 2022 | Medication, YOPD | 0
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YOPD Medications & Treatments
by Gaynor | Oct 13, 2021 | Medication, Treatments, YOPD | 0
Researchers investigate link between Parkinson’s disease and Covid-19
by Yvette | Jun 9, 2022 | Research & Trials, YOPD | 0
Researchers in the US have explored the link between Covid-19 and the risk of Parkinson’s. As part...
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Brain cells that are linked to Parkinson’s disease finally identified
by Yvette | May 19, 2022 | Research & Trials, YOPD | 0
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Brain Cell Transplant Shows Promise, Raises Questions in Mouse Study
by Yvette | May 18, 2022 | Research & Trials | 0
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Including People with Parkinson’s Disease in Clinical Study Design
by Yvette | Apr 29, 2022 | Research & Trials, YOPD | 0
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Is Parkinson’s an autoimmune disease? Study explores role of T cells
by Yvette | Apr 28, 2022 | Genetics, Research & Trials, YOPD | 0
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Recent Posts
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Key Appointments at SpotlightYOPD: Comments from the ChairAug 27, 2023 | YOPD
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No Regrets, No Tears GoodbyeAug 24, 2023 | YOPD
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Ten Years On (And Off)Oct 14, 2022 | YOPD
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The Suspect: Parkinson’s… but isn’t he too young?Aug 29, 2022 | YOPD
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Parkinsons News Today
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- How my volunteering benefits others and my life as a caregiver November 28, 2023
- 1st patient dosed in Phase 2 trial testing vaccine for Parkinson’s November 28, 2023
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