While there’s no cure for the movement disorder, doctors have found new treatment plans that can help delay and maybe even ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Nearly one million people across the country live with Parkinson's disease according to the Parkinson's Foundation. Roughly 30,000 people have been diagnosed in North Carolina. The ...

On a Friday in Leawood, Kansas, at the Parkinson’s Exercise and Wellness Center, classes are in full swing … literally. The ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. The American Parkinson Disease Association is seeking to educate and empower those affected by the disease. Tremors, instability, ...

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 ...