GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Patients, families and friends gathered at the University of Michigan Health-West Tuesday to get moving for World Parkinson’s Day. The event, called the “Sit and Stand ...

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 ...

You may think chair exercises are only for those with injuries or mobility issues — but, you'd be wrong. "Trust me when I say this: Things can get heated while seated!" says Start TODAY trainer Sarah ...

Can physical exercise play an important role in slowing the progression of Parkinson’s disease? A new Sacramento State study may help answer that question. Kinesiology Professors Matt Brown and Gwen ...

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 ...

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 ...

Parkinson’s disease has no cure, but multiple studies have shown that exercise can alleviate symptoms and slow progression. A recent review published in Cochrane Library — led by Dr. Elke Kalbe, ...

In the early 2000s, a revolution began in Parkinson’s Disease. Animal studies showed for the first time that exercise wasn’t just beneficial — it was medicine. It could prevent, slow, and reverse PD ...

We all know that regular exercise is key to maintaining a healthy weight. But clocking enough activity is often easier said than done. Gym memberships can be pricey. And if you have low mobility or a ...

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 ...