Experiencing some stress is a normal part of life, but many people living with Parkinson’s notice stress may worsen symptoms and make medication less effective. And chronic stress can cause lasting impacts to mental and physical health. Tune into audio from this Third Thursday’s Webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss how stress affects the body and how to reduce its harm.

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Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi

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The Foundation’s landmark research study is exploring the connection between sense of smell and brain disease. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours at mysmelltest.org/request.

Earlier this year, The Michael J. Fox Foundation hosted its 2025 Research Roundtable, “Building on Breakthroughs.” Tune into audio from this event to hear Parkinson’s experts and MJFF staff discuss the latest in lifestyle medicine and treatments in the pipeline, as well as the power of advocating for Parkinson’s policy.

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Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi

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Research will move us closer to a cure for Parkinson’s — but we can’t do it without you. Help us accelerate more life-changing breakthroughs by visiting michaeljfox.org/givetoresearch to donate today.

What is AI? How do scientists use it? Where does the data come from? Can AI help find a cure for Parkinson’s?

As the use of artificial intelligence, or AI, becomes more widespread, our community has asked us many questions about how scientists may be using the technology to further Parkinson’s research. In this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson’s Podcast, in its award-wining "Parkinson’s Science POV" series, Maggie Kuhl, vice president of patient engagement at MJFF, leads a conversation to answer some of those questions with:

• Bradford Casey, PhD, senior scientific portfolio manager, MJFF
• Brian Fiske, PhD, chief scientist, MJFF
• Mark Frasier, PhD, chief scientist, MJFF

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The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi

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Research will move us closer to a cure for Parkinson’s — but we can’t do it without you. Help us accelerate more life-changing breakthroughs by visiting michaeljfox.org/givetoresearch to donate today.