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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Scott Rider of South Carolina is one of over 1 million people in the United States with Parkinson's disease. Working closely ...

OF EXPERTS BEHIND THE SCIENCE. WHEN YOU’RE READY. THREE, TWO, ONE, ONE, TEN. THREW IT. NICE WORK. EXERCISE WITH MORE AND MORE WEIGHT ADDED INSIDE SAC STATE’S HUMAN PERFORMANCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.

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 ...

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 ...

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCSC) - A popular exercise program designed to help people who suffer from Parkinson’s and other movement disorders is expanding to Georgetown. “Power Thru Parkinson’s” classes are ...

At 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday, in a large room at the Jewish Community Center in Uptown New Orleans, regulars and many first-timers meet and mingle. They share stories about their week and health — ...