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 ...

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 ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - People who participate in fitness, even when it’s tough to move, may find it benefits body and soul. Physical activity has been shown to improve the symptoms of many neurological ...

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 ...

MANAYUNK (WPVI) -- Exercise is good for just about everyone, but for some people it may actually help slow the progression of a disease. When you think of boxing and Parkinson's Disease, you may think ...

This is not a typical class; all of these people have Parkinson's Disease. They are participating in the Rock Steady Boxing program, which has been ongoing for about a year now and has achieved ...

Kelly Becker sees physical potential in people with Parkinson’s that they often don’t even see in themselves. Until they meet her. In 2017, Becker started the Rock Steady Boxing Lebanon program after ...

Charlene Washa bobs from side to side, alternating between left and right crosses into a punching bag. Her blood is pumping, each punch bringing on a rush of endorphins. The 65-year-old from Le Center ...

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 ...

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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 ...