A local gym is offering a new avenue of hope for those battling Parkinson's disease. Rock Steady Boxing, a program dedicated ...

Stanford researchers discovered that dialing down an overactive enzyme, LRRK2, can regrow lost cellular “antennae” in key ...

A research team at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, working with the Hospital Sant Pau in Barcelona, has shown that ...

A research team at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), working with the Hospital Sant Pau in Barcelona, has shown that ...

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disease resulting in motor impairments that decrease patients’ quality of life. It is a condition currently without a cure. This study proposes an ...

The Impact of Exercise Rehabilitation and Physical Activity on the Management of Parkinson's Disease A.M. Johnson, PhD; Q.J. Almeida, PhD Disclosures Geriatrics and Aging. 2007;10 (5):318-321.

In spite of various medical and surgical treatments for Parkinson's disease (PD), patients gradually develop significant physical problems. Physiotherapists aim to enable people with PD to maintain ...

This form of exercise promotes balance and coordination, so it stands to reason that it would be beneficial for patients with Parkinson’s disease. A 2012 study of three forms of exercise — resistance ...

Shutterstock This exercise trains your core to resist rotation, which is essential for balance. It also challenges upper-body stability and coordination by shifting weight side to side, making it a ...

A new bedtime recall exercise may enhance memory in older adults with and without Alzheimer's disease by University of Bristol edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors' notes ...

Kevin Parkinson, a former principal, is Jackson’s new Ward 7 councilman. His goal: rebuild trust by making city services work like they should.