Can karate combat Parkinson's disease?
A pilot study of 19 individuals with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's disease shows that community-based karate classes may improve quality of life and wellbeing, and that more than half continued their karate practice six months after the trial ended. It's something to think about adding to physical activity programs. As the study authors note, karate combines aerobic and large movements, balance and core training and mindfulness.
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