Exercise continues to prove beneficial in managing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Some research has shown that consistent exercise — at least 2.5 h/wk — can slow symptom progression and improve ...

Mr. Xu recently experienced unsteadiness while walking and some “clunking” sound in his movements. He was subsequently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. After his doctor prescribed a low-dose ...

Long before it had a name, signs of Parkinson’s disease appeared in ancient medical texts. These historical accounts described individuals who experienced tremors and difficulty moving, although it ...

With no known cure for Parkinson's disease, research suggests that exercise is one of the most effective ways to slow its progression. "Exercise may be more than just good for your general health, as ...

Statistics show that 25 per cent of recently diagnosed patients suffered a fall in the first year. That came as a surprise to researchers. They had thought that falls tended to occur during later ...

A new exercise video programme is helping people stay active in a simple and accessible way. Parkinson’s UK has launched Movement Your Way, a collection of 21 short and easy-to-follow workout videos ...

People living with  Parkinson’s in Thame and Wheatley are invited to join free Boxercise for Parkinson’s taster sessions in a new initiative launched by Parkinson’s UK with local exercise teacher Ali ...