Facts & Research – FireUpYourBrain

Strengthening Facial Expression and Emotional Awareness Through Eye-Brain Exercises

One of the often-overlooked symptoms of Parkinson’s disease is a reduced ability to express emotion through the face—commonly called facial masking. This flattening of facial expression can make people appear uninterested, tired, or even upset when they are not. It...

Eye Movements and Decision Fatigue in Parkinson’s

Everyday decisions—what to eat, what to wear, which way to turn—can feel surprisingly exhausting for people with Parkinson’s disease. This is known as decision fatigue, and it can make even simple choices feel overwhelming or mentally draining. While most people think...

Training Working Memory Through the Eyes

Working memory is your brain’s ability to hold and use information in the moment—like remembering directions while walking, holding a name you just heard, or keeping track of your grocery list without writing it down. In Parkinson’s disease, working memory...

Visual Attention Training: Helping Parkinson’s Patients Stay Mentally Sharp

One of the lesser-talked-about symptoms of Parkinson’s disease is mental fog—difficulty focusing, staying on task, or keeping up with conversations. While it’s easy to focus on physical symptoms like tremors or freezing, cognitive slowing and reduced attention span can be equally...

How Eye Movements Improve Coordination and Reaction Time in Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease doesn’t just slow movement—it disrupts the timing and coordination between what you see, how you decide, and how you move. This leads to delayed reactions, clumsy coordination, and increased risk of tripping or bumping into things. What many people...