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

A good chuckle releases brain chemicals that can boost your mood and increase happiness levels. It can also improve heart health and blood circulation

<p>The Kerry ICPOP team in Tralee. Patients receive much of their care at home but visit the McAuley Unit too. ‘It’s brilliant coming in here,’ one said. ‘Everyone is pleasant and it’s relaxing. It’s not like being in hospital.’ Picture: Domnick Walsh</p>

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'It's brilliant coming in here': Older patients feel right at home with integrated healthcare

<p>Ivan (left), who is a father to two young children, says he is able to move all the time after his deep brain stimulation surgery in Dublin just over a year ago. Photo: Gerard McCarthy</p>

munster

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

farmer mixing pesticide

comment-analysis

John Gibbons: Pesticides — the global hazard that is harming farmers' health here and now

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

comment-analysis

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

‘Irreversible deterioration’ in condition of dementia sufferers

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‘Irreversible deterioration’ in condition of dementia sufferers

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

Scientists reveal breakthrough in brain cell repair around Parkinson’s disease

Scientists reveal breakthrough in brain cell repair around Parkinson’s disease

Neuroscientists at NUI Galway have made a breakthrough in regenerative medicine approaches to the neurodegenerative condition Parkinson’s disease.

Wed, 22 Nov, 2017

Natural health: Complementary medicines for Parkinson’s disease

Natural health: Complementary medicines for Parkinson’s disease

My husband was diagnosed recently with Parkinson’s disease. His doctor has encouraged us to find out as much as we can about complementary medicine.

Sat, 26 Sep, 2015