The image is an informational graphic from the Parkinson’s Foundation. It states, "Research shows that exercise improves both motor and non-motor Parkinson’s symptoms." There is an icon of a person running. Below, a highlighted box contains the text, "When you’re not sure where to start, find real answers at the Parkinson’s Foundation." The background features various text questions about Parkinson’s and exercise.

Exercise is a vital part of #ParkinsonsDisease management, helping maintain balance, mobility, flexibility and overall quality of life. However, finding the optimal workout routine with #PD is easier said than done. Parkinson.org/Awareness

OHSU Casey Eye Institute opens student-led clinic serving downtown, Portland-metro area New clinic will provide low-barrier ophthalmology services to community members in need.

OHSU medical students and faculty provide free #vision screening and eyeglasses at the new Bridges to Sight clinic, a partnership with Transition Projects, improving access to essential #ophthalmology services for underserved community members.

The Pain Beat: The Pain Beat (Episode 21)-Lens Talk About It: The Intricate World of Eye Pain Manager's note: The Pain Beat, launched and supported by a generous grant from the MAYDAY Fund, with additional funding from the Rita Allen Foundation, brings together the world's leading pain investigators with the purpose of sparking dialogue and deba...

Our #eyes are among the most sensitive structures in the human body, yet the mechanisms behind #OcularPain remain poorly understood. thepainbeat.libsyn.com/pain-beat-ep-21-lens-tal...

How Some Workplace Inhalants May Cause Rheumatoid Arthritis If you work in a profession that exposes you to certain types of air, your risk for this autoimmune condition goes up. Here's what new research says about it.

New research says exposure to certain inhalants could increase the odds of autoimmune conditions such as #RheumatoidArthritis: https://t.co/ilhbIwjnUH

Early Alzheimer’s can be treated, says leading OHSU researcher in Portland Oregon Health and Science University’s Kevin Duff joins us to discuss current early detection recommendations and the emergence of new drugs that can make all the difference for early stage patients a...

Early #AlzheimersDisease detection recommendations have changed over recent years. With the emergence of new drugs, many early stage patients can experience dramatically improved outcomes, too. www.opb.org/article/2026/03/16/alzhe...

‘Not all pituitary incidentalomas are the same': New guidance refines management Rising detection of pituitary incidentalomas has prompted a more individualized approach to surveillance and management.Incidentalomas are being found with greater frequency than in the past, according to Maria Fleseriu, MD, FACE, professor of medicine ...

#Pituitary incidentalomas are being found with greater frequency than in the past, driving changes in how these lesions are treated and the need for updated guidance. www.healio.com/news/endocrinology/20260...

An infographic titled "10 Early Signs of Parkinson’s." It lists signs including tremor, trouble moving or walking, loss of smell, trouble sleeping, small handwriting, soft or low voice, constipation, masked face, stooped or hunched posture, and dizziness or fainting. A section prompts visitors to find real answers about Parkinson's on the Parkinson’s Foundation website.

No single one of these 10 early signs of #ParkinsonsDisease means that you should worry, but if you have more than one sign, you should consider making an appointment to talk to your doctor.

Find Real Answers every step of the way: Parkinson.org/Awareness

Sparse evidence for cannabis to treat mental health conditions highlights research gap A new analysis represents the largest effort yet to systematically parse all the data from high-quality clinical trials on cannabis and mental health. The evidence is lacking.

A sweeping review of #cannabis studies over the past 45 years concludes there is little to no high-quality evidence showing cannabis is effective to treat #MentalHealth conditions. www.npr.org/2026/03/17/nx-s1-5750489...

Drug smoking can lead to severe burns, complicating harm reduction efforts Smoking instead of injecting drugs can reduce harm, but a new study shows opioid smokers are four times as likely to suffer severe burns.

"A headline is that half of emergency department visits and hospitalizations for burns in Oregon are among people who use smokable drugs." www.statnews.com/2026/03/18/opioid-smokin...

Researchers from OHSU and Legacy Research Institute were awarded $3.3 million from NIH to study the effects of #psilocybin on those with #SubstanceUseDisorders. https://t.co/CqMRtQdH9E

Astrocytes in mouse amygdala encode emotional state The glial cells’ activity reliably tracks with freezing, hesitancy and other behaviors reminiscent of anxiety.

New findings suggest that #astrocytes cells, which are altered in people with some neuropsychiatric conditions including autism, contribute to #MentalHealth difficulties documented in such groups. www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/astrocytes-in-m...

Even Mild Oxygen Loss in Preemies' First Hours Poses Lifelong Brain Risks: Study SATURDAY, March 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) -- Many babies born prematurely experience a brief lack of oxygen while in intensive care, and new research suggests it

New research shows that even mild disruptions in oxygen to the #brain in the first days of life can have lifelong consequences: www.healthday.com/health-news/child-health...

Image featuring a webpage overlay with a section partially visible. A translucent blue box displays the Parkinson's Foundation logo and headline: "One Diagnosis. A Million Questions." Below, a search bar includes the placeholder text, "One Million Questions." Underneath, text reads: "Find Real Answers at the Parkinson’s Foundation."

When you first hear the words #ParkinsonsDisease, things get real. With one diagnosis comes one million questions. When you don’t know where to turn, find real answers at the Parkinson's Foundation.

New drug target discovered for devastating “brain on fire” disease Scientists have zeroed in on a critical weak spot behind a rare but devastating brain autoimmune disorder often known as “Brain on Fire.” The disease strikes when the immune system attacks NMDA receptors--key molecules involved in memory and thinking--l...

Scientists have zeroed in on a critical weak spot behind a rare but devastating #brain autoimmune disorder often known as “Brain on Fire.” www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/2602250...

Deep learning reveals how auditory cortex neurons split up natural sound coding Over the past decades, computer scientists have introduced numerous artificial intelligence (AI) systems designed to emulate the organization and functioning of networks of neurons in the brain. Recently, some of these models have also proved useful for...

Using deep learning models, a team of researchers at OHSU and University of Rochester set out to better understand how the #brain processes and decodes patterns in #sounds. medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03-deep-reveal...

Frontiers | Early-onset, conjugal, twin-discordant, and clusters of sporadic ALS: Pathway to discovery of etiology via lifetime exposome research The identity and role of environmental factors in the etiology of sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (sALS) is poorly understood outside of three former ...

New research reviews published geographic clusters of #ALS cases in relation to their demographic, geographic and environmental associations. https://t.co/BdHgf4ZTcE

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OHSU's Dr. Allison Lindauer joins the KWSO podcast, "Our People & Mother Earth Program," to talk about #Alzheimers and aggression. https://kwso.org/2026/03/dementia-aging/

"The guidance for the #FalseMorel is to identify it and don’t touch it." www.oregonlive.com/health/2026/03/lookalike...

April is National #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth 💙

This is a time to raise awareness, support those living with #Parkinsons, and honor the strength of individuals, families, and caregivers affected by this condition. Let’s stand together and spread hope.

Even temporary lack of oxygen may impact brain development for preterm babies OHSU findings call for investment in early intervention, treatment to support memory, learning.

OHSU researchers have made a concerning discovery about preterm infant #brain health: A mild, temporary lack of oxygen that many babies born prematurely may experience has a significant impact on long-term brain development.

OHSU-Led Study Explores Supervised Psilocybin Use A groundbreaking federally funded initiative is set to explore the safety and efficacy of legal psilocybin use within regulated community settings, marking a pivotal moment in psychedelic research.

A groundbreaking federally funded initiative is set to explore the safety and efficacy of legal #psilocybin use within regulated community settings. bioengineer.org/ohsu-led-study-explores-...

Frontiers | Early-onset, conjugal, twin-discordant, and clusters of sporadic ALS: Pathway to discovery of etiology via lifetime exposome research The identity and role of environmental factors in the etiology of sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (sALS) is poorly understood outside of three former ...

New research reviews published geographic clusters of #ALS cases in relation to their demographic, geographic and environmental associations. www.frontiersin.org/journals/neuroscience/ar...

Federal government funds first major psilocybin study in Oregon The federal government is funding new research into psilocybin, awarding OHSU a $3.3 million grant to study its effects on mental health and addiction. The five-year study will track outcomes as Oregon's legal program continues.

OHSU received a 5-year, $3.3M grant from the National Institute of Health to research the effects of legal #psilocybin on those suffering from #addiction. www.centraloregondaily.com/news/local/ohsu-psilocyb...

Stop the Spin: Confronting reporting bias in #MultipleSclerosis research. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ana.781...

OHSU wins $3.3M federal grant to study psilocybin - Portland Business Journal Researchers from OHSU and Legacy will study the Oregon program's effect on people with substance use disorders.

Researchers from OHSU and Legacy Research Institute were awarded $3.3 million from NIH to study the effects of #psilocybin on those with #SubstanceUseDisorders. www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2026/02/13...

Join the STELLA-FTD Study at OHSU OHSU's Dr. Allison Lindauer, lead scientist for STELLA-FTA, talks about the national study designed to test a method to help families cope with the changes that come with Frontotemporal Dementias (FTD). Learn more: https://studypages.com/s/stella-ftd-...

FREE Conference for Caregivers. Learn about the STELLA-FTD study at our table at the AFTD Education Conference in Seattle, April 30-May 1!

Sign up: https://www.theaftd.org/education-conference-2026 @theaftd.bsky.social

'You're not just recalling words, but an emotion': The lifelong benefits of making music From helping people cope with age-related disorders to altering our perception of physical pain, music's impact on our bodies can ring loud.

"Lifelong engagement with #music practice, and music in general, can not only improve neurological function...[it] can provide a greater reserve of cells and synapses that, in turn, may delay the onset of age-related neurological disease."

A woman wearing sunglasses is smiling, seated in a wheelchair. She has multiple cameras set up in front of her.

A person walks down a forest path, pushing a cart with camera equipment. Lush greenery and trees surround the path, and a body of water is visible in the background. The scene is peaceful and natural.

A person pushes another individual in a wheelchair along a park pathway surrounded by autumn leaves. One person wears a baseball cap and holds a paper.

A group of people is on a forest trail. One person in a wheelchair is in the foreground. The others, standing on the trail, are observing or engaging in conversation. Some individuals are wearing outdoor gear, including helmets and hats. The trail is surrounded by trees and undergrowth.

Georgena Moran, who was diagnosed with primary progressive #MultipleSclerosis (MS) in 1998, is a global leader in recreation trail accessibility, forging a path for those with disabilities who want to explore the outdoors. ohsufoundation.org/stories/ms-patient-outdo...

Simple One-Question Test May Identify Hoarding Behavior in Alzheimer's and Other Brain Disorders Simple One-Question Test May Identify Hoarding Behavior in Alzheimer's and Other Brain Disorders

Researchers have developed a simple, one-question screening tool that could help doctors quickly identify #hoarding behaviors in patients with #memory loss and other #brain disorders.

Missing sleep may take a hidden toll on your brain and longevity, research reveals New research reveals poor sleep shortens life more than diet or exercise. Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen shares what happens to the brain with inadequate sleep.

Insufficient #sleep has higher mortality risk than bad diet and lack of exercise, study finds: www.foxnews.com/health/missing-sleep-may...