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Ballroom dancing may ease symptoms of Parkinson's disease-5191

Ballroom dancing may ease symptoms of Parkinson's disease

Muscle rigidity leading to poor movement and loss of balance are features of Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative condition that is more common among people over 50 (Parkinson's Disease Foundation). From a small feasibility study, conducted to determine if the protocols should be used for a larger study, a few unexpected findings emerged.

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Moderate physical activity may lower risk of Parkinson's disease-5175

Moderate physical activity may lower risk of Parkinson's disease

In Sweden, 27,863 women and 15,505 men answered a questionnaire that included reporting on their physical activity (household and commuting activity, occupational activity, leisure time exercise, and total daily physical activity) for the Swedish National March Cohort.

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For people with Parkinson's disease, walking relieves symptoms-5023

For people with Parkinson's disease, walking relieves symptoms

The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, a disorder of the nervous system, include slow movement, tremor, rigid muscles, impaired balance or posture and changes in speech (American Academy of Neurology). All of these symptoms impact on quality of life.

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For people with Parkinson's disease, exercise helps-3461

For people with Parkinson's disease, exercise helps

People with Parkinson’s disease experience difficulty with movement and coordination, which in turn leads to functional decline.

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Tai Chi also benefits people with Parkinson's disease-3005

Tai Chi also benefits people with Parkinson's disease

For this study, a Tai Chi program was used that consisted of six Tai Chi movements integrated into an eight-form routine that focused on weight-shifting, controlled-displacement of the center of gravity over the base of support, ankle sway, and front-to-back and sideways stepping. Natural breathing was integrated into the training routine.

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Weight training improves symptoms of Parkinson's-3002

Weight training improves symptoms of Parkinson's

Another advance release from the American Academy of Neurology focused on Parkinson’s disease.

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