This recently published research article in the journal Nature demonstrates the importance of “belonging” to a social network, such as a support group, if you have Parkinson’s Disease (PD).  This is especially true during the pandemic of isolation within the larger pandemic of COVID-19.  The data suggest that people who have regular opportunities for socialization do better with PD, and that it is “neuroprotective,” just like exercise.  No doubt this applies to us all — whether we have PD or not! 

In his fourth memoir, “No Time Like the Future,” the actor and activist opens up about his newfound, uniquely upbeat brand of pessimism.