Exercise in general can help patients manage symptoms, but without head-to-head trials, the ‘best’ exercise is the one the patient can do well and will stick with, experts say.

Share on Pinterest Researchers are learning how exercise may impact symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. LightFieldStudios/Getty Images Intense and rigorous exercise may help slow the progression of ...

Share on Pinterest Is one form of exercise more helpful than others when it comes to managing Parkinson’s symptoms? Image credit: BONNINSTUDIO/Stocksy. Parkinson’s disease is the second most common ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Regular exercise has a long list of health benefits, and a new study suggests another one could be added: a lower risk of Parkinson's disease. The study, of nearly 99,000 French women, found that ...

At 79, Sarah Schoentgen exercises more than many people half her age. On top of walking in her Denver neighborhood and pedaling on her home stationary bike, Schoentgen works out at least twice weekly ...

Parkinson’s disease has no cure, but multiple studies have shown that exercise can alleviate symptoms and slow progression. A recent review published in Cochrane Library — led by Dr. Elke Kalbe, ...