In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> Donna I understand your concerns re sensitivity but on balance I cannot agree; the strength of this group is the openess and willingness to share experiences, some fun, others very painful. I am early onset PD, ow 43 and diagnosed 4 years ago, so yes some articles can be distressing - I didn't join the list for good news but knowledge to help me understand and, hopefully, help me plan for the future and get the best out of life despite PD. Bob Hills Leeds, England [log in to unmask] "Ultimately more complex than any machine ever invented, the brain is the essence of what makes us human. Its blood vessels nourish three pounds of delicate tissue. Its billions of cells mysteriously regulate the body, learn from a lifetime of experiences, and summon the memories and thoughts unique to all of us," Joel Swerdlow, National Geographic, June 1995.