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

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.

Kevin Parkinson, a former principal, is the incoming Ward 7 councilman for Jackson, Mississippi. Parkinson prioritizes restoring basic city services like trash pickup, road repair, and a functional ...