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Like An Athlete, Not A Patient

by Gaia Forlani

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Dr. Ray Dorsey is a neurologist, researcher, author, and public health advocate who has become one of the leading voices challenging how we think about the origins and future of Parkinson’s disease. His central argument is provocative: the…
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August 19, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

Dr. Sara Davies spent years working on the frontlines of neurological rehabilitation when she began noticing something: people with Parkinson’s were often treated differently. Care centered heavily on symptoms and impairments, while the…
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August 18, 2026 · 1 hr 33 min

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For decades, Parkinson’s research has been built largely around men, leaving major questions about women unanswered. Dr. Roberta Marongiu is working to change that. Her research focuses on biological sex, ovarian hormones, menopause, and…