Young patients with debilitating Parkinson’s disease have revealed their surprising symptoms of the world’s fastest growing neurlogical condition. Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative neurological condition, has long been thought of as an ‘old person’s’ disease, as it’s typically diagnosed in patients over the age of 60. However, in as many as one in five cases, adults … Read more
Those who are diagnosed with anxiety in later life may be twice as likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, compared to over 50s without the condition, a study suggests. The condition has been thrust back into the spotlight over the weekend amid the electrifying performance of Hollywood legend Michael J Fox, who suffers from the disease, … Read more
Glastonbury fans were left in tears when Michael J. Fox made a surprise appearance on stage with Coldplay on Sunday. The Back To The Future actor, 63, played the guitar from his wheelchair, amid his battle with Parkinson’s, with frontman Chris Martin, 47, poignantly crediting him for being the ‘main reason’ the group existed. It … Read more
Coldplay’s Chris Martin has honoured the wheelchair-bound Glastonbury founder Sir Michael Eavis in a touching on-stage tribute. The popstar serenaded the 88-year-old telling the crowd he was a ‘living, total, 100 per cent legend’ and singing ‘we just want to thank you’. After paying tribute to Sir Michael, the popstar invited Back to the Future … Read more
As Coldplay’s Chris Martin announced to Glastonbury Festival that the band had been inspired by legendary 80s flick Back To The Future, the crowd couldn’t possibly have predicted the band’s special guest would be the iconic film franchise’s main star. But as Michael J. Fox, who is now a wheelchair user, took to the stage … Read more
Michael J. Fox stunned Glastonbury as he made a surprise appearance during Coldplay’s record-breaking headline set on Saturday. The 100,000 strong crowd and BBC viewers were left in tears as the Back To The Future actor, 63, who is battling Parkinson’s, appeared on stage in his wheelchair to play the guitar during Fix You and Humankind. It … Read more
When Gaynor Edwards can’t get hold of the critical medication she uses to slow the progression of her Parkinson’s disease, she knows from bitter experience what to expect. Her debilitating muscle stiffness worsens. The tremors, a characteristic symptom of the degenerative condition, become more pronounced. She is less lucid, and – worst of all – … Read more
Blood tests that employ AI can detect Parkinson’s 7 years before symptoms, study shows (Representational) London: Scientists from University College London (UCL) and University Medical Centre Goettingen have created a straightforward blood test that employs Artificial Intelligence (AI) to forecast Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms appear. Parkinson’s disease, which presently affects about … Read more