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	On February 4^th, 2010, at the world-renowned Biltmore Golf Club and Resort in Coral Gables, Florida, over 25 Pro Football Hall of Fame Legends will compete in the annual pre-Super Bowl 2010 Hall of Fame Players Classic. We invite you to join us for a day of friendly competition as your foursome, along with its Hall of Fame Captain, competes for the title of 2010 Hall of Fame Players Classic Champion.

	The annual Hall of Fame Players Classic is one of the many exciting and prestigious events that set the stage for America's greatest sporting event, the Super Bowl. During this event, many Pro Football Hall of Fame Legends will participate in a benefit for the fellow Hall of Fame Alumni, AND the Parkinson Research Foundation.

	For more information and to sign up for this event CLICK HERE

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Gene Variant Influences Vitamin B6 Metabolism - An international team of doctors and human geneticists has identified a new genetic risk factor for Parkinson's disease. The institutions involved in...

Clinical Trials

Participate in a Clinical research trial and help us to improve the lives of people just like you that are affected by Parkinson's disease.

Clinical trials are research studies that test how well new medical approaches work in people. Each study answers scientific questions and tries to find better ways to prevent, screen for, diagnose or treat a disease. Clinical trials may also compare a new treatment to a treatment that is already available.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Scientists have just identified several molecules capable of reversing the brain abnormalities of Parkinsons disease (PD), while also uncovering new clues for its origin in a study just published in...

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Sandra has been growing her own fava beans. They give her wonderful relief from the symptoms of Parkinsons. We asked Sandra a series of questions about fave beans. Here are her answers: 1. How did...

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Findings point to dopamine replacement therapy causing dysfunction in specific areas of the brain People with Parkinsons Disease are more likely to display abnormal social behaviour and make poor...

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Researchers at the new Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix launched a study this month designed to determine the physical and neurological impact of simple...

Thursday, October 01, 2009

On January 8, 2010, Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sky will depart from the Port of Miami to set sail on a 3-day cruise like no other. When the ship leaves the dock, an...

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