Shake, Rattle and Roll: Never Say Never
By A.C. Woolnough
Reader Columnist
Until I googled the phrase never say never, I had no idea that Justin Bieber had a hit song and a movie with that title. …
By A.C. Woolnough
Reader Columnist
Until I googled the phrase never say never, I had no idea that Justin Bieber had a hit song and a movie with that title. …
By A.C. Woolnough
Reader Columnist
We go by many names: People with Parkinson’s, PWPs, Parky’s, patients, sufferers, subjects, casualties or even victims. No matter the label, no matter the term …
By A.C. Woolnough
Reader Columnist
I am passionate about medical research — especially about the brain. If you think that’s largely because I have a chronic and progressive neurological condition …
By A.C. Woolnough
Reader Columnist
First, we need to establish who we are. As a community, we’re not exclusive — anyone can join. We do not discriminate based on age, …
By A.C. Woolnough
Reader Columnist
About 150 Bonner County residents have Parkinson’s. It is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases. Scientists describe it as chronic (never going away) and …
By A.C. Woolnough
Reader Columnist
Most financial advisers recommend a diversified portfolio — primarily to reduce risk and maximize potential growth. If you, as an investor, put all your eggs …
By A.C. Woolnough
Reader Columnist
Researchers work on some incredible projects as they toil in relative obscurity in their cramped, underfunded labs trying to unlock the mysteries of the brain …
By A.C. Woolnough
Reader Columnist
Parkinson’s Disease is a thief. It is insidious. It is sneaky. It is destructive. It sneaks up unsuspected and does its best to diminish one’s …
By A.C. Woolnough
Reader Contributor
You want to take a group hiking in the North Cascades National Park? Twelve heartbeats. That’s the limit. Anywhere from 24 to 46 legs, but …
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