Parkinson's Archives – The Statesman

The Brain Team: finding ways to unlock the mysteries of the brain

Briana LionettiNews Top StoryNovember 4, 2015November 11, 2015

The team is trying to answer crucial questions that could potentially lead to treatments for brain diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and PTSD.

Adrian Coxson retires: “The next hit could possibly kill me”

Cameron BoonFootball Sports Top StorySeptember 9, 2015October 19, 2021

Former Stony Brook wide receiver Adrian Coxson retired on Monday afternoon, citing problems from his severe Grade 3 concussion that still linger over a month after impact.

Under the Microscope: Sleep position impacts brain’s ability to detox

Ruchi ShahFeatured News Top StoryAugust 27, 2015September 5, 2015

Interestingly, the lateral position is the most common, suggesting that organisms have evolved over time to prefer the sleeping position that clears brain waste the best.

It is good to look back to see how far we have come

Hunter David FrederickOpinionsMarch 12, 2015March 22, 2015

As anyone who has a long term goal or project will tell you, it’s important to look back and see just how far you’ve come from where you started.

New center on campus advancing Parkinson’s research

Steven RossinNews Top StoryAugust 26, 2013August 26, 2013

When Thomas Hartman, affectionately known as “Father Tom,” was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he founded the Thomas Hartman Foundation as a way of using his illness as a gift to others, raising money to support research efforts to combat the disease.