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If you haven't already, don't forget to read our article in Parkinson's Life! Learn more about Orbit's history and the latest on how our solutions Neptune and Neptune Care can make a positive impact on those living with .

👉 https://orbit.health/how-one-doctors-experience-inspired-a-new-tool-for-parkinsons-disease/

How one doctor’s experience inspired a new tool for Parkinson’s disease Exercise and mental health. Why you should pay attention and how they are connected with Parkinson's disease.

It has been proven that exercise has a positive effect on our overall well-being. This is especially true for people living with . Key benefits include:

1️⃣ Reduction of depressive symptoms
2️⃣ Improved cognitive function
3️⃣ Improved sleep quality

You can read more about the effects of exercise and mental health on Parkinson's in the latest post in our .

https://orbit.health/exercise-and-mental-health-in-parkinsons-disease/

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Exercise and mental health in Parkinson’s disease: What the research says Exercise and mental health. Why you should pay attention and how they are connected with Parkinson's disease.

If you haven't already don't forget to join the waitlist for our solution ! Once you sign up, you will be on a waitlist to be among the first cohort of people to actually use our solution 🙌

Early Access Program - Orbit Health Enabling treatment personalization for Parkinson's Disease. A smartwatch-agnostic Al solution to enable personalized treatment

Eating healthier and maintaining a healthy weight may be more challenging for those living with PD. If you or a loved one are struggling to maintain a healthy weight, check out our latest blog:
https://orbit.health/maintaining-a-healthy-weight-parkinsons/

Maintaining a healthy weight with Parkinson's disease - Orbit Health Have you experienced unexplained weight loss since being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD)? You’re not alone. Almost half (48.6%) of PD patients unintentionally lose weight [1] at some stage during their PD journey. Maintaining a healthy weight plays a major role in staying fit and strong ...

Knowing the exact stage in which a person with Parkinson's is in can be more of an art 👩‍🎨 than exact science 👩‍🔬. Symptoms can vary from person to person and they don’t always move linearly.

Regardless, there are some general patterns of progression that Parkinson's disease tends to follow. To get an overview of the different stages and to better understand how a person's lifestyle can affect symptoms check out our latest post:
https://orbit.health/the-five-stages-of-parkinsons-disease/

The five stages of Parkinson’s disease - Orbit Health Meet Ellie Cannon, Orbit's Clinical Affairs Manager. Come learn why she joined Orbit and how she sees the role of cooperation and advancing digital health solutions.

Parkinson’s disease affects each individual differently and throughout the progression of the disease, regular medication adjustments will be needed in order to fully maximise treatment effectiveness.

To help you make the most of your treatment, it is necessary for your doctors to know your treatment response on an on-going basis. This is why we developed Neptune, to provide you the proper insights to create better dialogue with your physician and maximise your treatment effectiveness.

Did you know your diet can play a big role in the effectiveness of your Parkinson's medication? We bet you do, BUT did you know less than 1 in 5 (18.2%) consistently take levodopa outside of meals?? 👀

Are you one of the ~82% of people who take your medication alongside your meals? We're curious to know why, drop a comment in comments below, we love to hear from you.

And if you're one of the ~18% of people who do take their medication outside of meals be sure to share us your secrets :)

For more information, check out our article 📖

Understanding the relationship between diet and Parkinson’s disease - Orbit Health A balanced diet provides your body with the nutrients it needs to function effectively. For people with Parkinson’s, a balanced diet is even more important.

Back in November 2021 the Orbit team came together for a two-day culture event that culminated in us developing and defining our values and really our purpose of being.

The conclusion?

At Orbit, we are a people first organisation whose mission is to empower and improve the lives of people living with chronic diseases through digital health. We place the patient at the centre of everything we do.

Since this photo was taken, we have grown the team to include more amazing people :) To find out more about each of the Orbit members check out our Meet the Orbiters series today!

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