## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Parkinson's Today Blog](/resources-support/blog) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Parkinson's Today Blog](/resources-support/blog) Raise Awareness # Quarantine Playlist: Our Most Popular Podcast Episodes Apr 02, 2020 ![Man listening with headphones](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/quarantineplaylist-blog.jpg?itok=U423XGyr) As [coronavirus](/living-with-parkinsons/management/covid "COVID-19") continues to impact our daily life, we are committed to providing you with the [latest updates](/blog/tips/covid-faq "Top Questions and Answers on COVID-19 and Parkinson's Disease") and ways you can stay engaged with the Parkinson’s community. While you practice social and physical distancing, exercise your brain with our [podcast](/resources-support/online-education/podcast "Podcast: Substantial Matters") playlist. With the most downloads, these [Substantial Matters: Life and Science of Parkinson’s](/resources-support/online-education/podcast "Podcast: Substantial Matters") podcast episodes are YOUR favorites: ### 1. [The Benefits of Exercise for People with Parkinson’s](/library/podcast/3 "Episode 3: The Benefits of Exercise for People with Parkinson's") The Parkinson’s disease (PD) community often hears that exercise is crucial to living a healthy live with PD, but why does [fitness](/library/books/fitness-counts "Fitness Counts: A Body Guide to Parkinson’s Disease") make such an impact? Bas Bloem, MD, breaks down the science behind its benefits to those with PD and how to get started. ### 2. [Early Warning Signs of Parkinson’s](/library/podcast/1 "Episode 1: Early Warning Signs of Parkinson's") In our first podcast episode, Michael Okun, MD, discusses the [early signs](/understanding-parkinsons/10-early-signs "10 Early Signs") of Parkinson’s and practical steps to take after the life-changing diagnosis. ### 3. [How to Manage Parkinson’s “Off” Time](/library/podcast/5 "Episode 5: How to Manage Parkinson’s “Off” Time") Finding the right PD medication balance is often an unpredictable and sometimes frustrating. Irene Malaty, MD, discusses “off” time, what causes it and how it can be managed. ### 4. [The Importance of Good Nutrition for People with Parkinson’s](/library/podcast/4 "Episode 4: The Importance of Good Nutrition for People with Parkinson’s") What we [put into our bodies](/living-with-parkinsons/management/diet-nutrition "Diet & Nutrition") is always important, but especially when it comes to people with PD. Can symptoms be managed through what we eat? Can our diet improve the effects of our medications? ### 5. [Medical Marijuana – Going Green for Parkinson’s?](/library/podcast/26 "Episode 26: Medical Marijuana: Going Green for PD?") [Medical marijuana](/living-with-parkinsons/treatment/medical-marijuana "Medical Marijuana") is a [hot topic](/blog/research/marijuana1 "Ask the Experts: The Challenges of Using Marijuana as a Parkinson’s Treatment") in the PD community for its possible effect on easing PD symptoms such as pain, anxiety, sleep and nausea. Danny Bega, MD, sheds light on the subject. ### 6. [Swallowing Issues and Oral Care with Parkinson's](/library/podcast/47 "Episode 47: Swallowing Issues and Oral Care with Parkinson's") Learn the “Dreaded D’s” and how taking care of your oral health can keep PD symptoms at bay and keep you feeling better in the long run. ### 7. [Keys to Driving with Parkinson’s](/library/podcast/9 "Episode 9: The Keys to Driving with Parkinson’s") [Driving](/living-with-parkinsons/management/activities-daily-living/driving "Driving") and Parkinson’s can be a difficult conversation. Lissa Kapust, creator of DriveWise, speaks about driving with Parkinson’s, assessments and making the complicated decision. ### 8. [New Levodopa Delivery Methods for Parkinson’s](/library/podcast/6 "Episode 6: New Levodopa Delivery Methods for Parkinson’s") Levodopa has been around for a while. Find out the new delivery methods researchers are currently exploring for the go-to PD medication. ### 9. [Addressing Sleep Discomfort with Parkinson’s](/library/podcast/46 "Episode 46: Addressing Sleep Discomfort with Parkinson's") [Sleep](/library/fact-sheets/sleep "Understanding Sleep Problems in Parkinson’s") is often a big problem for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners. How can you sleep better despite PD symptoms? ### 10. [Autonomic Problems](/library/podcast/28 "Episode 28: Autonomic Problems") Parkinson’s is more than [movement symptoms](/understanding-parkinsons/movement-symptoms "Movement Symptoms"). [Non-movement symptoms](/understanding-parkinsons/non-movement-symptoms "Non-Movement Symptoms") often go under-reported because many find them too embarrassing to discuss. Tanya Gurevich, MD, discusses sexual health and common solutions to autonomic problems. [**Subscribe and review our podcast** ](/resources-support/online-education/podcast "Podcast: Substantial Matters")**[wherever you get your podcasts](https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/online-education/podcast)**[**.**](/resources-support/online-education/podcast "Podcast: Substantial Matters") **We are devoted to the health and wellbeing of the PD community. For our latest information on the coronavirus and Parkinson’s visit [Parkinson.org/Coronavirus](/living-with-parkinsons/management/covid "COVID-19").** ## Related Blog Posts ![Group of senior friends laughing together outside](/sites/default/files/styles/500x360/public/images/english-spa-community-grantees-blog-hero.jpg?h=ed9ce7df&itok=QozxMYAZ) Raise Awareness ### [ How 5 Community Leaders Are Reaching Hispanic and Latino Communities ](/blog/awareness/community-grants-hispanic-latino) READ NOW ![DNA double helix](/sites/default/files/styles/500x360/public/images/lrrk2-blog-0826-hero.jpg?h=ed9ce7df&itok=ar_y6okl) Raise Awareness ### [ Parkinson’s Genes Explained: 5 Facts about LRRK2 ](/blog/awareness/5-facts-about-lrrk2) READ NOW ![Elderly couple enjoying coffee together at home](/sites/default/files/styles/500x360/public/images/practical-pointers-blog-hero.jpg?h=ed9ce7df&itok=w7X3P7DS) Raise Awareness ### [ Six Tips for Managing Daily Life with Advancing Parkinson’s ](/blog/awareness/managing-daily-life) READ NOW [VIEW ALL BLOGS](/resources-support/blog) ### Subscribe for the latest news - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn