Prof John Mitrofanis presentation

Prof John’s presentation at the recent Melbourne conference covered two areas: the development of the research into red &near infrared light and Parkinson’s disease; and the results of recent case-studies of four Tasmanians using Eliza light hats. I’m not able to post the exact presentation he gave a few weeks ago, but I am able … Continue reading “Prof John Mitrofanis presentation”

Parkinson’s politics

There has been much work in Australia trying to get politicians to agree to a national plan for Parkinson’s disease. On Australian radio this morning, there was an interview with a retired federal politician with Parkinson’s disease, John “Wacka” Williams and a neurologist. Wacka was diagnosed in 2016 and I made him a bucket light … Continue reading “Parkinson’s politics”

Transcranial lights are the way to go.

Here’s a new journal article from the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. I’m a co-author, but don’t let that get in the way. This article looks at the animal and clinical evidence for the use of transcranial and intracranial red and near infrared light devices. There is a lot of detailed information, including and in-depth description … Continue reading “Transcranial lights are the way to go.”

Exercise and sleep in Alzheimer’s

The previous blog looked at a journal article entitled: Effects of exercise on sleep in neurodegenerative disease, and focussed on its comments about sleep, exercise and Parkinson’s disease. This post looks at what the article has to say about exercise, sleep and Alzheimer’s disease.