Did you know that April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month? Did you also know that over 10 million people worldwide are living with this neurodegenerative disease including celebrities such as actor Michael J. Fox, who was diagnosed at age 29; boxer Muhammad Ali; and singer Neil Diamond? In today’s show, I’ll talk about how Parkinson’s Disease works, how it’s diagnosed and treated, and how advocacy from YOU can raise awareness, research and support for people with this chronic brain disease. YOU can save lives!

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0:00 Introduction
1:01 What is Parkinson's disease?
2:06 How is Parkinson's Disease diagnosed?
2:37 How is Parkinson's Disease treated?
2:56 Medications used to treat Parkinson's
4:36 Clip from University of MichiganHarry undergoing DBS
6:47 How can YOU make a difference?
7:24 Joke of the Day


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