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 ...

For most of his 81 years, Frank Vivona, of St. James, considered himself a full-blown couch potato. “I didn’t exercise and, in fact, I never liked exercise,” said the retired schoolteacher. But after ...

Keeping balance may seem automatic, but it depends on fast teamwork between the brain, nerves, and muscles. When we slip or ...

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 ...

February 9, 2012 — Results of a randomized trial show that training patients with Parkinson's disease in the ancient art of tai chi reduced balance impairments, improving function and reducing falls. ...

Introduction Balance and gait dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease (PD) involves impairments in both motor execution and ...

It’s estimated that some 1 million people in the U.S. are currently living with Parkinson’s disease. That means one in every 336 people in the U.S. have PD. You probably know of one or more people who ...

At 79, Sarah Schoentgen exercises more than many people half her age. On top of walking in her Denver neighborhood and pedaling on her home stationary bike, Schoentgen works out at least twice weekly ...

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 ...

A review published in the journal Neuroprotection argues that exercise does more than improve strength, balance and mobility. It also stimulates the release of molecules known as "exerkines", which ...