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Ping Pong for Parkinsons

Ping Pong for Parkinsons

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:March 8, 2016
  • Post category:Parkinson's Disease/Rare Disease

Ping pong can be added to the list of physical activities that aid Parkinson's patients with the debilitating effect of the disorder. And unlike some solitary exercise like walking on a…

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Could You Have Addison’s Disease and Not Know It?

Could You Have Addison’s Disease and Not Know It?

  • Post author:Erica Zahn
  • Post published:March 8, 2016
  • Post category:Addison's Disease

Adrenal insufficiency, where the adrenal gland does not produce enough of certain hormones, like cortisol, is the cause of a very rare condition called Addison's disease. And Lita Newdick knows…

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The Dangers of Skipping Sleep

The Dangers of Skipping Sleep

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:March 8, 2016
  • Post category:Narcolepsy

Sleep health is vital to living well and being "healthy". The effects of sleep deprivation are real and can be devastating. Check out this video from neuroscientist Dr. Claudia Aguirre via…

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How Did This Woman With Cataplexy Wake Up in the Morgue?

How Did This Woman With Cataplexy Wake Up in the Morgue?

  • Post author:Winnie Nash
  • Post published:March 8, 2016
  • Post category:Narcolepsy/Rare Disease

Picture this: Little ol' you enjoying a night at the theater. Mid-movie, you drop to the ground, completely paralyzed. Your limp body looks lifeless; but you can still hear and…

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Why Narcolepsy in The Military is a Terrible Idea

Why Narcolepsy in The Military is a Terrible Idea

  • Post author:Farrah Fontaine
  • Post published:March 8, 2016
  • Post category:Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy and the military? Not so fast. It's pretty common knowledge that narcolepsy is one of those medical conditions that will prevent you from enlisting--and could very likely lead to…

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Si vives con una enfermedad y te has preguntado “¿Por qué?” Tienes que leer esto

  • Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
  • Post published:March 8, 2016
  • Post category:Dystonia

El tiempo se acaba! Únase a nosotros antes de septiembre termina de hacer el noveno mes del Mes de Concientización Distonía. Si no lo ha hecho ..... #signtheDAMpetition Blogger invitada: Pamela…

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