A specialized fitness center is helping people with Parkinson's disease manage their symptoms through targeted exercise programs and community support.

People living with Parkinson's disease can join an exercise programme in the new year to manage their symptoms, as experts tackle barriers to physical activity. Two schemes starting in January will ...

Exercise in general can help patients manage symptoms, but without head-to-head trials, the ‘best’ exercise is the one the patient can do well and will stick with, experts say.

Florida has the highest percentage of people in the country with Parkinson’s disease. This progressive condition impacts people’s ability to move, affecting everything from walking and eating to ...

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 ...

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 ...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The class is led by physical therapy students from William Carey University. Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease include uncontrollable movements like shaking, stiffness, and ...

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 ...

It’s been a tough journey — with lessons learned. “I remember wanting to be a teacher when I was real young,” said Jessica Krauser. “I always dreamt about being a mom. I knew I wanted to go to college ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Could pedaling a bike rewire the brain of someone with Parkinson’s disease, easing the tremors and muscle stiffness caused by the neurological condition? Past research studies ...

A reduction or loss in facial movements and expressions effects 92% of people living with Parkinson's. Researchers believe that the exaggerated facial movements required in singing could help improve ...