Exercise in general can help patients manage symptoms, but without head-to-head trials, the ‘best’ exercise is the one the patient can do well and will stick with, experts say.
According to a recent study called the Parkinson's Outcomes Project, individuals with Parkinson's who begin exercising for at least 2.5 hours a week earlier in the disease cycle see a slower decline ...
Long before it had a name, signs of Parkinson’s disease appeared in ancient medical texts. These historical accounts described individuals who experienced tremors and difficulty moving, although it ...
Long-term cycling programs appear to reshape brain signals in Parkinson’s patients Deep brain stimulation recordings reveal neural changes after 12 sessions Findings suggest dynamic exercise may ...
A new study from York University suggests that dancing could help stop, or even improve, the cognitive decline that often ...
Movement is woven into the fabric of our daily lives -- whether that means walking down the street, getting dressed or ...
Inside a Long Island gym, people living with Parkinson’s lace up gloves and throw steady punches to stay moving and shine a ...
MIDLAND, Mich. (WJRT) - A unique program in Midland is helping people living with Parkinson's disease regain strength, balance, and confidence through no-contact boxing fitness lessons. Hurricane, a ...
This story was commissioned by the River City Journalism Fund Mary Eagan, 71, stares at the body-height punching bag, her delicate hands buried in a pair of giant red boxing gloves. On this warm ...
The event brings together leading experts, patients and care partners for a day of education on navigating the disease.