While the U.S. National Institutes of Health says that around 500,000 Americans are currently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, experts believe that the true number of undiagnosed people living with ...

The "Golden Swans" and "Dance for Parkinson's" have been popular for years. While the Oklahoma City Ballet is known for its dazzling performances by its artists from around the world, it also provides ...

Craig Barlow punches a pillow held by Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions physical therapy student Alex Gomez during a Parkinson’s exercise program. Craig Barlow stretches while being ...

Regular physical activity is one of the most powerful “medicines” available to older adults for managing Parkinson’s disease, diabetes and many cancers, and it works alongside — not instead of — your ...

Exercise continues to prove beneficial in managing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Some research has shown that consistent exercise — at least 2.5 h/wk — can slow symptom progression and improve ...

If rolling out a yoga mat and getting down on the floor is a no-go, try these four exercises for the lower body and core on your bed. While solid surfaces like the ground or a stiff table are ...

For most of his 81 years, Frank Vivona, of St. James, considered himself a full-blown couch potato. “I didn’t exercise and, in fact, I never liked exercise,” said the retired schoolteacher. But after ...

Parkinson's Disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's and a New Hampshire man is making sure that those facing a diagnosis are getting the support they need.

Tammy Corrigan was just 50 years old when she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. In May 2022, Corrigan met with Guillaume Lamotte, MD, MSc, a neurologist and assistant professor in the Department ...

In the early 2000s, a revolution began in Parkinson’s Disease. Animal studies showed for the first time that exercise wasn’t just beneficial — it was medicine. It could prevent, slow, and reverse PD ...