Most treatment of Parkinsons disease focusses on restoring the balance of dopamine and other neurotransmitters by several means.
dementia
Bell’s palsy
Bell's palsy is a sudden weakness (paralysis) in the muscles on one side of the face, producing a strange lop-sided appearance.
Male menopause
Many men report symptoms in their 40s and 50s that may caused by ageing or declining testoterone. Find out about the symptoms and how to help.
Brain health in old age
Find out which strategies can help you keep your brain active and your memory sharp into old age.
Parkinson’s symptoms
Parkinson’s disease is characterised by both motor and non-motor symptoms. There are common symptoms, but each person will demonstrate an individual presentation of Parkinson’s disease.
Dementia: behavioural and psychological symptoms
Along with loss of memory and intellectual function, dementia can cause symptoms such as changes in behaviour and mood.
Do self-management support programs work for chronic conditions?
Are self-management support programs effective for people with multiple chronic conditions?
Video: Can blueberry juice reduce risk of dementia?
Drinking concentrated blueberry juice may improve brain activation in areas associated with cognitive function in healthy older adults. And so choosing a diet high in a variety of fruits and vegetables and including berries may go some way to reducing the risk of declining brain function in older age.
Video: Can exercise help Parkinson’s disease?
New research has found that an intense exercise program may help people with early stage Parkinson's delay a worsening of the disease.
Protein overnight for muscle mass maintenance
Overnight protein ingestion may delay the normal muscle deterioration seen in older people, which is known as sarcopenia.
