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 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 ...

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.

"Living Your Best Life with Parkinson's Disease," a free community event, will provide an opportunity to hear from experts on empowering the lives of individuals and their families affected by the ...

(Aging Untold) — Parkinson’s disease affects nearly 1 million people in the United States, with 90,000 diagnosed each year. While there’s no cure for the movement disorder, doctors have found new ...

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 ...

Exercise continues to prove beneficial in managing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Some research has shown that consistent exercise — at least 2.5 h/wk — can slow symptom progression and improve ...

Researchers are reporting that high intensity exercise can help ease symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Experts say the benefits are apparent in both the early and later stages of disease. They add that ...

San Franciscan Veronica Garcia-Hayes, featured in the documentary Matter of Mind: My Parkinson’s, was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s Disease (PD) when she was only 39, and pregnant. But ...

Parkinson's Disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's and a New Hampshire man is making sure that those facing a diagnosis are getting the support they need.