The X & Y Factor

In this episode, Dave and Kuhan explore the differences between men and women when it comes to Parkinson’s. We hear from Clare Bale (associate director of research at Parkinson’s UK), Dr Clare Lehman (a General Practitioner who was diagnosed aged 37) and Jo Tosh (a retired nurse and star of the award winning DBS and Me series).Together we discuss the unique challenges that women face with Parkinson's including getting diagnosed, the impact of hormonal changes and medication-related dyskinesia.We also have a special announcement about our new partnership with Parkinson's UK.People do amazing things:The Parkinson’s raverhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3j988jkwnoJudo for  Parkinson's https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czepkeexw4xoWalk for Parkinson's 2025 is now open for sign ups!https://events.parkinsons.org.uk/event/walk-parkinsons/homeA letter to my newly diagnosed Parkinson’s selfhttps://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/your-magazine/stories/letter-my-newly-diagnosed-parkinsons-selfwww.2parkiesinapod.com