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Trouble Sleeping? What to Know about Acting Out Dreams and Other Sleep Issues (Webinar Replay)
Published 3 years, 1 month ago
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Some people act out their dreams while asleep. They may punch, kick, yell or even fall out of bed. This sleep problem can be linked to Parkinson’s and other brain diseases. In this episode, experts share why sleep issues happen and what you can do to manage them.
If you or your bed partner have sleep issues — whether you have Parkinson’s or not — you can play a critical role in research. Join the study that's changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi
More about The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson’s Podcast:
Scientific, medical and patient experts on Parkinson’s discuss practical tips on living well with the disease, current research headlines and more in this award-winning podcast. Get involved today, and access free resources at michaeljfox.org.
Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your network. apple.co/3p02Jw0
If you or your bed partner have sleep issues — whether you have Parkinson’s or not — you can play a critical role in research. Join the study that's changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi
More about The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson’s Podcast:
Scientific, medical and patient experts on Parkinson’s discuss practical tips on living well with the disease, current research headlines and more in this award-winning podcast. Get involved today, and access free resources at michaeljfox.org.
Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your network. apple.co/3p02Jw0
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Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete. mysmelltest.org/getstarted