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Pictured are some of the members of the Sterling Lions Club Parkinson’s Exercise Group. Because exercise is known to be the best treatment for Parkinson’s Disease, the Lions group decided to create an ...
Austin nonprofit Power for Parkinson's has found new audiences among English and Spanish speakers around the world through ...
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This is the second in a two-part series bringing awareness to Parkinson’s disease as April is designated as Parkinson’s Awareness Month. SALISBURY — The Parkinson’s Foundation’s website provides a ...
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by the gradual loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain. Commonly affecting older adults, it manifests through both motor symptoms, such ...
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 ...
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 ...
RISE founder MG Vellinga started putting on the classes three years ago after being approached by some in the community because of boxing’s positive impacts on Parkinson’s patients’ motor skills. She ...
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 ...
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 ...