Capoeira, a form of martial art disguised as dance, is now being used in Brazil to help patients with Parkinson's disease.

“They tell me that if we exercise big, big exercise, it will help." As former art teacher, she said her body started to feel heavy one day and her hands were shaking uncontrollably.

Her 2012 study revealed that yoga, particularly if it’s adapted to the needs of individuals with Parkinson’s disease, can increase mobility, balance, strength and flexibility.

The study found a link between early signs of Parkinson’s disease and all types of ultraprocessed foods except breads and cereals — a finding that indicates an underlying feature among most ...

William Randazzo checks the medication pump for his Parkinson’s disease at his home Monday, April 14, 2025, in Mount Pleasant. Before having the device, he had to take his medicine every 2 to 3 ...

Ping Pong Parkinson Mr Staff is one of more than 150,000 people living with Parkinson's disease in Australia, making it the country's second-most common neurological disease after dementia. And as ...

Fighting Eagles Boxing Club gives boxers with Parkinson’s disease an exercise outlet Fighting Eagles workouts are on Mondays from 3-4 p.m. during the school year at Fields 4 Kids ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Symons Family Fitness Center in Dauphin County recently announced the launch of P.U.N.C.H. The initiative is a five-day-a-week program serving the minds, bodies and souls ...

While hand tremors are one of the most common symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, it isn’t the only one. There are other signs people with Parkinson’s should watch out for.

Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder in which the brain’s ability to produce dopamine, an essential neurotransmitter, is damaged, leading to symptoms including ...

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominantly dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. More than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s.