No pharmacological medication currently available can cure or slow down Parkinson's disease. However, based on an extensive literature review recently published in the journal Journal of Neurology, ...

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 ...

Emory University's Dr. Madeleine Hackney leads specialized tango classes for veterans living with Parkinson's disease.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s estimated that some 1 million people in the U.S. are currently living with Parkinson’s disease. That means one in every 336 people in the U.S. have PD. You probably know of one or more people who ...

After that first conversation Scott said to his new care adviser, "You are a lifeline."  Parkinson's is a neurodegenerative ...

Statistically, Parkinson’s disease affects 2% of people older than 65 in the United States. If you live in the Tri-State Area, though, there’s more reason for awareness of the ailment that sees 90,000 ...