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A selection of recent newsletter topics — all backed by research, all written to give you actionable knowledge.
How Exercise Modifies Brain Physiology in Parkinson's
The systemic mechanisms — from cerebral blood flow to mitochondrial signalling — that make structured exercise a biological intervention.
Why Muscles Help Slowing Down PD
Skeletal muscle as an endocrine organ — myokines, metabolic regulation, and why resistance training is non-negotiable.
Ketogenic Diet for Parkinson's: Good or Not?
BHB, mitochondrial repair, neuroinflammation reduction, and what the evidence actually says about keto and PD.
Sleep, Glymphatic Dysfunction & PD Progression
Your brain's hidden cleaning system, why deep sleep matters more than total hours, and strategies for better rest.
High Intensity Can Slow PD — Here's How to Start
The intensity science, dopamine transporter effects, and a practical framework for training above threshold.
Cognitive Decline in Parkinson's — Why You Can't Wait
Up to 80% of PD patients experience cognitive changes. Building cognitive reserve starts now.
Written by Gaia Forlani
Neuroscientist specializing in sensorimotor and movement neuroscience with a focus on Parkinson's disease. Former professional ballerina. NSCA Certified Personal Trainer. Founder of the Parkinson Performance Centre and creator of the Parkinson Power Protocol.
"I created this newsletter because every person with Parkinson's deserves access to the science that can change their trajectory — not locked behind jargon, but translated into clarity and action."
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