Parkinsons

Shoes That Adapt to Uneven Surfaces Help Folks With Mobility Issues Walk Easier – Now For Sale Online

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Shoes That Adapt to Uneven Surfaces Help Folks With Mobility Issues Walk Easier – Now For Sale Online

Cadense A robotics specialist in physical therapy has unveiled the world’s first shoe that can reduce frictional forces and adapt to uneven surfaces, ensuring a smooth walking experience for the elderly and those dealing with multiple sclerosis and stroke rehabilitation. The breakthrough technology was developed by Dr. Tyler Susko, an engineering professor at the University … Read more

Restless Legs Syndrome Linked to Parkinson’s Risk–Making it a Perfect Case for Early Treatment

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Restless Legs Syndrome Linked to Parkinson’s Risk–Making it a Perfect Case for Early Treatment

Curated Lifestyle for Unsplash + South Korean scientists recently determined that patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS) showed approximately double the Parkinson’s disease incidence. If that doesn’t sound like good news, it’s because you haven’t heard what they found next. Researchers from Korea University Ansan Hospital and collaborators then found that among those RLS patients, … Read more

A Smart Keyboard for Parkinson’s Patients Wins 2025 James Dyson Global Award

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A Smart Keyboard for Parkinson’s Patients Wins 2025 James Dyson Global Award

Credit: James Dyson Awards An innovative smart keyboard designed to significantly improve typing ability for people living with Parkinson’s disease has been named a Global Winner of the prestigious 2025 James Dyson Award. The groundbreaking invention, called “OnCue”, was created by Italian product designer Alessandra Galli as a school thesis project at Delft University of … Read more