Parkinson’s disease currently affects nearly one million Americans with no specific known cause and no cure. Treatments have come a long way over the past few decades focusing on managing symptoms and ...

Sprenger Healthcare Elms Retirement Village is accepting sign-ups for a Take Control with Total Parkinson’s exercise class starting at 11 a.m. Wednesdays in partnership with Total Health Works and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest Is one form of exercise more helpful than others when it comes to managing Parkinson’s symptoms? Image credit: BONNINSTUDIO/Stocksy. Parkinson’s disease is the second most common ...

Pictured are some of the members of the Sterling Lions Club Parkinson’s Exercise Group. Because exercise is known to be the best treatment for Parkinson’s Disease, the Lions group decided to create an ...

A mix of high-intensity aerobics and balance, strengthening and stretching exercises may delay the disease’s onset or, ideally, prevent it altogether. Retired running coach Bob Sevene, 79, struggled ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers are learning how exercise may impact symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. LightFieldStudios/Getty Images Intense and rigorous exercise may help slow the progression of ...

Photo: Amber Star Merkens/Mark Morris Dance Group/Dance for PD via KFF Health News Recent research indicates a novel risk factor for Parkinson’s among Black populations. Many Black people don’t know ...

In recent years, science has focused on the profound connection between movement and brain health, particularly in the context of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's. The studies are ...

Research out this month is the latest to bolster regular exercise as a way to prevent illness. The long-term study found that the risk of Parkinson’s disease was noticeably lower in women who reported ...

A few years ago, the organizers of one of the largest U.S. exercise programs for people with Parkinson's disease realized they had a problem: Most of the students were white. "We're always asking ...