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

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 ...

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 ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A joint study by University Hospitals and the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System investigated whether exercise could forge new neurological connections in the brains of Parkinson’s ...

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 ...

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-term cycling programs appear to reshape brain signals in Parkinson’s patients Deep brain stimulation recordings reveal neural changes after 12 sessions Findings suggest dynamic exercise may ...

Brought into the limelight by actor Michael J. Fox, Parkinson's disease affects the body's ability to control movement. The most prominent signs of Parkinson's disease result from damage to brain ...

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 ...