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 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — John Neubauer demonstrated his flexibility and balance at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The 75-year-old was serene as he put his head on the grass and righted himself into a ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Patients, families and friends gathered at the University of Michigan Health-West Tuesday to get moving for World Parkinson’s Day. The event, called the “Sit and Stand ...

Florida has the highest percentage of people in the country with Parkinson’s disease. This progressive condition impacts people’s ability to move, affecting everything from walking and eating to ...

Researchers say exercise and innovative treatments may help manage Parkinson's symptoms and delay disease progression, while ...

A few years ago, the organizers of one of the largest U.S. exercise programs for people with Parkinson’s disease realized they had a problem: Most of the students were white. “We’re always asking ...

Q: A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. She has been told that exercise - especially swimming - can be helpful. She isn't a strong swimmer and is afraid to try now. Why ...

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PALM SPRINGS, California — An exercise program based on the Feldenkrais Method can improve the mood and quality of life among people with Parkinson's disease, a new study shows. By damaging neurologic ...

A few years ago, the organizers of one of the largest U.S. exercise programs for people with Parkinson's disease realized they had a problem: Most of the students were white. "We're always asking ...

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