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
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YOPD Symptoms & Side Effects
YOPD Symptoms and Management People with PD can have myriad symptoms – both motor and non-motor....
Newly Diagnosed?
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Fate, hope and a YOPD charity
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
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The Genetics of Parkinson’s
Dr. Matt Farrer is critically acclaimed for his work in the genetics and neuroscience...
Podcasts
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On Time Podcast – Brian Grant Foundation
On Time is a podcast about living with Parkinson’s disease. Co-hosts Brian Grant and Heather...
Webinars
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[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
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.
Expert Voices: Integrative Medicine for People With Parkinson’s Disease
In the first installment of our new series, “Expert Voices,” Parkinson’s News Today asked...
Researchers investigate link between Parkinson’s disease and Covid-19
Researchers in the US have explored the link between Covid-19 and the risk of Parkinson’s. As part...
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Parkinsons News Today
- Regular Acupuncture Seen to Ease Anxiety in Parkinson’s Patients October 3, 2022
- Poor Sleep Raises Risk of Dyskinesia With Parkinson’s, Study Finds October 3, 2022
- New Method Devised to Generate Dopaminergic Neurons September 30, 2022
- Repeated Smell Testing May Help ID Those at Risk for Parkinson’s September 30, 2022
- Study: RAGE Protein Plays Key Role in Parkinson’s Neuroinflammation September 29, 2022
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