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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

"Among the aims of the research team is to better understand whether gene therapy may one day provide a different approach to ...

Staying independent with Parkinson's disease (PD) and with older age is an important goal. We can remain independent through exercise, physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — An exercise class is helping people living with Parkinson’s disease gain confidence and community, while slowing physical decline. The “BIG for Life” Program meets twice a ...

According to a recent study called the Parkinson's Outcomes Project, individuals with Parkinson's who begin exercising for at least 2.5 hours a week earlier in the disease cycle see a slower decline ...

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Dr. Susha Thomas, PT, DPT, C/NDT, a physical therapist specializing in Parkinson’s and stroke ...

If You Don't Use It, You Lose It! For those with Parkinson's disease (PD), exercise is as important as medications, and that includes exercise of the muscles that control speech, voice, swallowing, ...