A specialized fitness center is helping people with Parkinson's disease manage their symptoms through targeted exercise programs and community support.
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.
People living with Parkinson's disease can join an exercise programme in the new year to manage their symptoms, as experts tackle barriers to physical activity. Two schemes starting in January will ...
It’s been a tough journey — with lessons learned. “I remember wanting to be a teacher when I was real young,” said Jessica Krauser. “I always dreamt about being a mom. I knew I wanted to go to college ...
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Power over Parkinson’s: Learning to overcome

The Power Over Parkinson’s community is no stranger to adversity. The Monterey-based nonprofit serves people fighting the unpredictable and debilitating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. After a fire ...
More Than Boxing is housed inside the Academy of Martial Arts. It's a place where people with Parkinson’s disease can take ...
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 ...
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 ...
OF EXPERTS BEHIND THE SCIENCE. WHEN YOU’RE READY. THREE, TWO, ONE, ONE, TEN. THREW IT. NICE WORK. EXERCISE WITH MORE AND MORE WEIGHT ADDED INSIDE SAC STATE’S HUMAN PERFORMANCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.
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 ...
Dear Doctors: 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 ...
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 ...