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<p>Parkinson's Europe vice president Gary Boyle writes about the hope that people with Parkinson's disease feel this April — but also the multiple challenges they face. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

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Letters to the Editor: People with Parkinson's need others to adopt a fresh new outlook

Gary Boyle appeals for a sense of urgency about the 'ticking time-bomb' of Parkinson's Disease that Ireland faces now

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Laughing your way to good health: how a giggle can boost your mood

<p> Annmarie O'Connor: Irish Examiner fashion editor and Parkinson's advocate. Picture: Miki Barlok</p>

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Annmarie O’Connor on early-onset Parkinson's: My wellbeing was routinely challenged

Neurologist's retirement to leave West Cork patients on longer waiting lists at CUH

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Neurologist's retirement to leave West Cork patients on longer waiting lists at CUH

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Why your daily cup of coffee is good for your health

UCC researchers in world-first study on women managing Parkinson's

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UCC researchers in world-first study on women managing Parkinson's

Grailquest author Herbie Brennan dies aged 83 after long Parkinson’s battle

Grailquest author Herbie Brennan dies aged 83 after long Parkinson’s battle

Writing as ‘JH Brennan’, he published over 100 titles and sold 10 million books across 50 countries

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Weight-loss drug studies widen to strokes and knee joints

Weight-loss drug studies widen to strokes and knee joints

Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic and weight-loss therapy Wegovy are being studied to see whether they can improve health in other ways

Tue, 02 Jan, 2024

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Parkinson's gene therapy could dramatically reduce alcohol use among heavy drinkers

Study in macaque monkeys found implanting a specific type of molecule in the brain may prevent a return to excessive alcohol use after a period of abstinence

Mon, 14 Aug, 2023

Waterford father of two with Parkinson's conquers 28 mountains challenge

Waterford father of two with Parkinson's conquers 28 mountains challenge

Ian O'Brien scaled the highest peak in all 27 EU countries, and the UK, in 28 days, raising more than €70,000 for charity

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Film Review: Michael J Fox is brutally honest in 'Still'

Film Review: Michael J Fox is brutally honest in 'Still'

"Once anointed ‘the Boy Prince of Hollywood’, Fox is brutally honest about who he really was behind the boyish good looks — a ‘dick’, he says bluntly"

Fri, 12 May, 2023

Living Your Best Life: Annmarie O'Connor hears from the Parkinson's community

Living Your Best Life: Annmarie O'Connor hears from the Parkinson's community

Annmarie O'Connor hears from the Parkinson's community in Living Your Best Life: A Parkinson's Podcast. Listen to the full series now wherever you get your podcasts

Listen | Sat, 15 Apr, 2023

Annmarie O'Connor: New Parkinson's podcast gets personal

Annmarie O'Connor: New Parkinson's podcast gets personal

Irish Examiner fashion editor Annmarie O’Connor on the upcoming five-part series, which explores the 'lived experience' of the neurodegenerative condition

Fri, 07 Apr, 2023

Annmarie O’Connor to Roy Keane: Five of the best moments from the Tommy Tiernan Show

Annmarie O’Connor to Roy Keane: Five of the best moments from the Tommy Tiernan Show

From Middle Eastern studies to one Cork guest who the host clearly felt frustrated by, there were plenty of memorable moments from the latest season of the Tommy Tiernan Show, which ended on Saturday night

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

Parkinson’s sufferer calls for speedy instalment of neuro rehab team for Cork and Kerry

Parkinson’s sufferer calls for speedy instalment of neuro rehab team for Cork and Kerry

Ivan O’Regan from Blarney stresses that the team planned for the Cork and Kerry area would also benefit people with other neurological conditions

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

Early onset Parkinson's disease won't stop Waterford man from reaching his peaks

Early onset Parkinson's disease won't stop Waterford man from reaching his peaks

Ian O'Brien to scale the highest points in 27 EU countries

Sat, 11 Mar, 2023

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Patients in Cork and Kerry to get access to neurological rehabilitation team

Patients in Cork and Kerry are to get access to a neurological rehabilitation team working in the community outside of hospitals to aid with their recovery.

Thu, 02 Mar, 2023

Annmarie O’Connor 'blown away' by response to Tommy Tiernan Show appearance

Annmarie O’Connor 'blown away' by response to Tommy Tiernan Show appearance

'It restores your faith in human kindness'

Mon, 23 Jan, 2023

Tommy Tiernan Show: Annmarie O’Connor on Parkinson’s and why she is ‘not a victim’

Tommy Tiernan Show: Annmarie O’Connor on Parkinson’s and why she is ‘not a victim’

O'Connor spoke about her diagnosis and experience with Parkinson's disease, and other guests included Mario Rosenstock and Emma Dabiri

Sun, 22 Jan, 2023

Jeremy Paxman interview

Jeremy Paxman’s doctor noticed presenter’s Parkinson’s on University Challenge

One of the doctors said he had noticed that the 72-year-old’s face had acquired a 'Parkinson’s mask'.

Tue, 04 Oct, 2022

Parkinson's disease in Ireland: 'The lack of nurses is costing people their lives'

Parkinson's disease in Ireland: 'The lack of nurses is costing people their lives'

With only six nurses for the 12,000-plus people with Parkinson's here, patients are hoping for further provision in Budget 2023

Sun, 25 Sep, 2022

Awoken lonely scared woman lying in bed alone, top view

Bad dreams in middle age could be sign of dementia risk

The research could eventually lead to new ways of screening for dementia and intervention to slow the rate of decline.

Wed, 21 Sep, 2022

Parkinson's and us: Annmarie O'Connor on the heartwarming week since she shared her story

Parkinson's and us: Annmarie O'Connor on the heartwarming week since she shared her story

The fact that all these people took the time out of their day to extend their grace and well wishes - through words or deeds - is something for which I’ll always be grateful

Fri, 02 Sep, 2022

Working Life: I stop for a dip in the sea on my way home

S Working Life: I stop for a dip in the sea on my way home

Fiona Craven, senior adult speech and language therapist, HSE, North Wicklow

Mon, 22 Aug, 2022

'There's nobody to call': Parkinson's patients seek more supports

'There's nobody to call': Parkinson's patients seek more supports

Just six support nurses in Ireland for more than 12,000 patients with debilitating illness

Tue, 05 Jul, 2022

Step this way: Nordic walking helps to ease Parkinson's

Step this way: Nordic walking helps to ease Parkinson's

A husband-and-wife team - one an Everest veteran, the other a retired nurse - runs special walking courses for people with Parkinson’s disease. Lorna Siggins meets a determined group of walkers at a training session in Dublin

Thu, 19 May, 2022

Neurological patients in the south of the country getting limited access to care

Neurological patients in the south of the country getting limited access to care

Neurological patients in the South-East and South-West have far more limited access to care compared to other areas, the Oireachtas health committee has been told.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2022

5 sleep symptoms to see your GP about immediately

5 sleep symptoms to see your GP about immediately

Sleep is such a huge factor for our health. Here, GPs share the signs you should never ignore

Fri, 18 Mar, 2022

Working Life: I've been living with Parkinson’s disease for the past 10 years

S Working Life: I've been living with Parkinson’s disease for the past 10 years

Dr Noel Richardson, National Centre for Men’s Health Ireland, IT Carlow and HSE Health & Wellbeing

Mon, 21 Jun, 2021

Appliance of science: 'Every member of our workforce makes a real difference'

Appliance of science: 'Every member of our workforce makes a real difference'

Thermo Fisher Scientific continues to recruit and deliver steady growth against the backdrop of pandemic

Thu, 18 Feb, 2021

Parkinson's not stopping author from adding to collection of best-selling books

Parkinson's not stopping author from adding to collection of best-selling books

A diagnosis with Parkinson’s hasn’t stopped Herbie Brennan from continuing to add to his impressive roster of best-selling books, says Ed Power.

Tue, 11 Feb, 2020

Parkinson's: four unusual signs you may be at risk

Parkinson's: four unusual signs you may be at risk

Changes in bowel habits occur up to 20 years before the onset of Parkinson's, write Patrick Lewis and Alastair Noyce

Mon, 29 Apr, 2019

Donnelly wants 'proper supports put in place' to help Parkinson's patients

Donnelly wants 'proper supports put in place' to help Parkinson's patients

Concerns are being raised over the problems faced by Parkinson's patients in Ireland.

Tue, 16 Apr, 2019

Fighting Parkinson’s: The brains behind medical miracles

Fighting Parkinson’s: The brains behind medical miracles

A device developed in Clonmel is greatly improving the quality of life for patients who suffer from incurable diseases such as Parkinson’s, writes John Daly

Thu, 06 Dec, 2018

Parkinson's disease makes brain cells 'burn out'

Parkinson's disease makes brain cells 'burn out'

Brains cells affected by Parkinson’s disease die prematurely because they are prone to burning out “like an overheating motor”, according to new research.

Fri, 28 Aug, 2015