Q: A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. She has been told that exercise - especially swimming - can be helpful. She isn't a strong swimmer and is afraid to try now. Why ...

An ancient martial art that originated in China, tai chi is a low-impact form of exercise that focuses on slow and gentle movements paired with controlled breathing. The practice boasts over 250 ...

Tammy Corrigan was just 50 years old when she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. In May 2022, Corrigan met with Guillaume Lamotte, MD, MSc, a neurologist and assistant professor in the Department ...

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 ...

Weekly activity sessions for people with Parkinson's disease have been set up in Wolverhampton. City of Wolverhampton Council is delivering the new exercise programme in partnership with charity ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - People who participate in fitness, even when it’s tough to move, may find it benefits body and soul. Physical activity has been shown to improve the symptoms of many neurological ...

According to recent data from medical records, Nebraska and Kansas have the highest rates of Parkinson’s disease diagnoses.

Lindsay Haycraft is a former professional kickboxer and physical therapist, who is teaching kickboxing to Parkinson's ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwanese researchers said regular exercise can help delay the onset and progression of Parkinson’s ...

Dear Doctors: A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. She has been told that exercise – especially swimming – can be helpful. She isn’t a strong swimmer and is afraid to try ...