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Garmin Smartwatches and the Neptune Care App Provide Continuous Monitoring for People with Parkinson’s
The Orbit Health app, Neptune Care, pairs with a compatible Garmin smartwatch to provide insight into Parkinson’s motor symptoms and treatment responses. Health tech company Orbit

Neptune Care 2024: Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Support for People with Parkinson’s
In this blog post, we would like to look back at the year 2024, which was a busy one for us, and draw attention to

Healthy eating with Parkinson’s disease
(from Julia König on the webinar: “Nutrition for Parkinson’s” by the Orbit Parkinson Web Academy) Here is a blog post about our recent webinar, “Nutrition

My life with Parkinson’s: Two perspectives on dealing with the disease
In May this year, we supported the Ping Pong Parkinson German Open as a sponsor and were on site in Nordhorn. At the event, we

Meet the Orbiters – José
Addressing the current challenges in healthcare requires more than just technological solutions. Real, positive change comes from the dedicated individuals working behind the scenes, committed

Touchstones for Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease: Inspirations and Learnings from this Year’s World Parkinson’s Congress
I attended the 6th World Parkinson’s Congress in Barcelona in early July 2023 and found it inspiring and uplifting. It was attended by health professionals

Exercise and Parkinson’s: My Personal Experience
I’ve been a keen sportsman all my life and, being tuned into how my body moves, it was slight and subtle changes in my coordination

World Parkinson’s Day
World Parkinson’s Day is observed on April 11th every year, to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease (PD) and the impact it has on millions of

A digital solution to improve Parkinson’s treatment
“A major gap in clinical care for people with Parkinson’s today is that physicians often rely on a small snapshot of information to guide treatment.”

Meet the Orbiters – Vanessa
The challenges we face in healthcare today cannot be changed with technology alone. It is the people behind the scenes, who are dedicated to advancing

Symptom Tracking: Why you should consider it if you don’t already
We’ve all been there – sitting at the doctor’s office waiting to be seen. Maybe you’re filling out an intake form, reading an outdated magazine

Meet the Orbiters – Billy
The challenges we face in healthcare today cannot be changed with technology alone. It is the people behind the scenes, who are dedicated to advancing

Taming the Rollercoaster: Parkinson’s Motor Fluctuations and how to Effectively Manage them
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, degenerative neurological disorder that affects approximately 10 million people globally. One of the most common and well-known symptoms of Parkinson’s

Meet the Orbiters – Hunt
The problems we face in healthcare today cannot be changed with technology alone. It is the people behind the scenes, who are dedicated to advancing

Different training methods: Physical wellbeing of People with Parkinson’s
Exercise is an integral part of healthy living. For people with Parkinson’s (PD), regular physical activity is particularly important as it can play a vital

How one doctor’s experience inspired a new tool for Parkinson’s disease
How can new technology help people with Parkinson’s manage symptoms between doctor’s appointments? This question prompted the development of Orbit Health’s Neptune and Neptune Care

Exercise and mental health in Parkinson’s disease: What the research says
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is most commonly associated with physical symptoms, such as tremors, rigidity and impaired posture. However, the impact of PD often goes far

Maintaining a healthy weight with Parkinson’s disease
Have you experienced unexplained weight loss since being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD)? You’re not alone. Almost half (48.6%) of PD patients unintentionally lose weight

The five stages of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects everyone differently. The disease doesn’t always move in a straight line and it can be tricky to predict exactly how it

Meet the Orbiters – Ellie
The problems we face in healthcare today cannot be changed with technology alone. It is the people behind the scenes, who are dedicated to advancing

Standard of Care: How different systems affect your go-to-market strategy
For the third installment of our advisor spotlight, we are excited to be speaking with Aman Bhatti. Apart from his advisory role, Aman is the

How Neptune Works
https://orbit.health/wp-content/uploads/Orbit-Health-Neptune.mp4 We are excited to launch our Neptune animation video to explain the AI-enabled solution we are developing to help improve the lives of people

Understanding the relationship between diet and Parkinson’s disease
A balanced diet provides your body with the nutrients it needs to function effectively. For people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), a balanced diet is even

Technological Advancements in Parkinson’s Care
Join us online this Saturday, March 26, 9am When it comes to innovation in neurology, Prof. Dr. med. Björn Falkenburger, Professor of Neurology at TU

Investing in the future of Digital Health
For our latest podcast, we had the opportunity to sit down and speak with Dominik Moll, founder and Managing Partner at MedTech Entrepreneurs VC Fund

Meet the Orbiters – Andy
The problems we face in healthcare today cannot be changed with technology alone. It is the people behind the scenes, who are dedicated to advancing

Meet the Orbiters – Sheena
The problems we face in healthcare today cannot be changed with technology alone. It is the people behind the scenes, who are dedicated to advancing