Parkinson’s Chemical, Far Away Love, Secrets of Catnip

Today you’ll learn about new research that shows a link between a widely used chemical and Parkinson’s Disease, why where we live no longer determines who we love, and another reason cats rule. 

Parkinson’s Chemical 

• “Common dry cleaning chemical linked to Parkinson’s.” by University of Rochester Medical Center. 2023. 
  • https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-03-common-dry-chemical-linked-parkinson.html
• “Meet Amy Lindberg - ParkinsonTV Live: The Long Road To Hope.” YouTube Video. 2022. 
  • https://www.pmdalliance.org/portfolio/meet-amy-lindberg-parkinsontv-live-the-long-road-to-hope/
• “Trichloroethylene (TCE) and Your Health.” n.a. 2023. 
  • https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/hazardous/topics/tce.html

Far Away Love  

• “Why People Look Farther Away for Love.” by Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. 2023. 
  • https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meet-catch-and-keep/202303/why-people-look-farther-away-for-love

Secrets of Catnip  

• “When Cats Chew Catnip, It Works as a Bug Spray.” by Sam Zlotnik. 2022. 
  • https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/when-cats-chew-catnip-they-make-it-a-better-bug-spray-180980261/
• “Silver Vine for Cats: Benefits and Safety Information.” by Katie Woodley, DVM. 2022. 
  • https://www.greatpetcare.com/wellness/silver-vine-for-cats/

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