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 ...

While the U.S. National Institutes of Health says that around 500,000 Americans are currently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, experts believe that the true number of undiagnosed people living with ...

Q: What Can I do to manage my Parkinson’s Disease? A: Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects a chemical in the brain called “dopamine.” Dopamine production declines, and ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indianapolis fitness center partnered with senior living facilities and businesses across the country to honor World Parkinson’s Day on Thursday. The National Institute for ...

Tai chi is a form of martial arts that focuses on slow and gentle movements paired with breathing exercises. New research suggests that long-term tai chi practice may improve symptoms and reduce ...

Q: I was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Who besides my doctor can I talk to about this? A: I am a co-facilitator of the Parkinson's Support Group at One Senior Place. Our group started ...

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 ...

“My mother got my name from a story she read in Redbook magazine, ‘Leilia.’ She called that ‘Lee-eye-la’ and named me that. The bad part is, nobody can pronounce it,” said Leilia Inlow. Inlow, an ...