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- Boxing Class Helps Seniors Fight Parkinson’s Disease – U.S. News & World Report
Boxing Class Helps Seniors Fight Parkinson's DiseaseU.S. News & World ReportSeveral studies have shown that regular exercise can increase the quality of life and lessen symptom progression of those with Parkinson's. Keating said the real best results come from those who push themselves beyond their comfort zones during exercise.and more » ... read more - Boxing class helps seniors fight Parkinson’s disease – seattlepi.comBoxing class helps seniors fight Parkinson's diseaseseattlepi.comSeveral studies have shown that regular exercise can increase the quality of life and lessen symptom progression of those with Parkinson's. Keating said the real best results come from those who push themselves beyond their comfort zones during exercise. ... read more
- Boxing class helps seniors fight Parkinson’s diseaseSeveral studies have shown that regular exercise can increase the quality of life and lessen symptom progression of those with Parkinson's. Keating said the real best results come from those who push themselves beyond their comfort zones during exercise. ... read more
- Taking a positive approach to Parkinson’s – Southern Star Newspaper
Southern Star NewspaperTaking a positive approach to Parkinson'sSouthern Star NewspaperFrom left: Kate and Tony Wilkinson, Ted Horgan, chairman of the Cork branch of the Parkinson's Association of Ireland, and Rita Kearney of St Michael's Centre in Bandon. Kate and Tony are holding Smovey exercise rings which Tony – who is ... read more - Aging for Amateurs: Rock steady with Parkinson’s – Charleston Post CourierAging for Amateurs: Rock steady with Parkinson'sCharleston Post CourierHe heard of a program at a local gym that involved non-contact boxing moves and other exercises for PD patients (and others with movement disorders) called Rock Steady Boxing. His enthusiasm helped make his experience a good one, I'm sure, but more ... read more
- Punching past Parkinson’s – Cape Cod Times (subscription)
Cape Cod Times (subscription)Punching past Parkinson'sCape Cod Times (subscription)Several studies have shown that regular exercise can increase the quality of life and lessen symptom progression of those with Parkinson's. Keating said the real best results come from those who push themselves beyond their comfort zones during exercise. ... read more - Parkinson’s disease exercise program offered – MassLive.com
MassLive.comParkinson's disease exercise program offeredMassLive.comSPRINGFIELD - Licensed physical therapist Debra R. Ellis, of Amherst, is again offering a six-week group exercise program for individuals with Parkinson's disease, this time at the Springfield Jewish Community Center. The program, which Ellis offers ... ... read more - Joe Blundo: Central Ohioans in their 60s to be featured in 2018 calendar – The Columbus Dispatch
The Columbus DispatchJoe Blundo: Central Ohioans in their 60s to be featured in 2018 calendarThe Columbus DispatchHe is now board president of the Columbus chapter and has served as chairman of Moving Day, a yearly event that stresses the importance of exercise for Parkinson's patients. (The 2017 event will take ... read more - Parkinson’s disease exercise program offeredSPRINGFIELD - Licensed physical therapist Debra R. Ellis, of Amherst, is again offering a six-week group exercise program for individuals with Parkinson's disease, this time at the Springfield Jewish Community Center. The program, which Ellis offers twice ... read more
- Exercise a big winner in ongoing battle against Parkinson’s disease according to Gold Coast physiologist – Gold Coast Bulletin
Gold Coast BulletinExercise a big winner in ongoing battle against Parkinson's disease according to Gold Coast physiologistGold Coast BulletinThe accredited exercise physiologist launched the program three years ago with Parkinson's patients and today they make up 80 per cent of clients. The remaining 20 per cent are elderly people who ... read more - Everyday heroes at Parkinson SuperWalk – 100 Mile House Free Press
100 Mile House Free PressEveryday heroes at Parkinson SuperWalk100 Mile House Free Press“Just exercise, stay active, keep moving. So that's one of the reasons we have the walk, is to just raise awareness, to get people to realize just a bit about Parkinson's and, even for people with Parkinson's, that ... read more - 7th WALK-IT for Parkinson’s raised $17578 last weekend – Orangeville Citizen
Orangeville Citizen7th WALK-IT for Parkinson's raised $17578 last weekendOrangeville Citizen“WALK-IT for Parkinson's encourages communities to focus on exercise and movement – not only through the event, but in participants' daily lives,” says Shelley Rivard, CEO of Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario. “Combine this with local fundraising, ... read more - cOMMUNITY CALENDAR – The Missoulian
The MissouliancOMMUNITY CALENDARThe MissoulianPARKINSON'S WELLNESS exercise class every Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Salvation Army Building, 335 S. Russell. Call 843-819-3533, 531-7110 or 529-6608. MISSOULA PUBLIC LIBRARY, 301 E. Main St., 721-2665 or missoulapubliclibrary.org: ... read more - Neuroinflammation Linked to Modifiable Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s – Sleep ReviewNeuroinflammation Linked to Modifiable Risk Factors for Alzheimer's and Parkinson'sSleep ReviewThese risk factors are deemed modifiable as their occurrence in the general population can be reduced, or avoided by individuals, through various lifestyle changes, such as improved diet, regular exercise, and effective treatment of vascular disease ... ... read more
- Brent Peterson’s Impact Grows as He Opens Up About Parkinson’s – The Official Site of the Nashville Predators
The Official Site of the Nashville PredatorsBrent Peterson's Impact Grows as He Opens Up About Parkinson'sThe Official Site of the Nashville PredatorsThis past year, Peterson for Parkinson's recently took on the APDA Middle TN Chapter, supporting an exercise program along with other outreach activities like Rock Steady Boxing as a ... read more - Parksville’s Parkinson’s walk far surpasses goalThe group teaches boxing exercises to people with Parkinson's disease to help them literally fight back. blackpress.tv Family members of participants discussed how the group has helped their loved ones, pointing out the benefits they've seen from the ... read more
- Life with Parkinson’s: Exercise, take your medication, live life to the fullest – Yahoo Singapore News
Yahoo Singapore NewsLife with Parkinson's: Exercise, take your medication, live life to the fullestYahoo Singapore NewsThe incidence of Parkinson's disease, a movement disorder, is expected to rise in Singapore as the population ages. At present, three out of every 1,000 people aged 50 and above suffer from Parkinson's disease which ... read more - Boxing classes for people with Parkinson’s coming to Quincy YMCA – Herald-Whig
Herald-WhigBoxing classes for people with Parkinson's coming to Quincy YMCAHerald-WhigTerri May, right, jokes about her experience with Rock Steady Boxing with her husband David, left, at the Quincy YMCA on Tuesday, Sep. 5, 2017. Rock Steady Boxing is an exercise for people with ParkinsonÕs disease that helps individuals regain strength ... read more - Getting physical for Parkinson’s – Owen Sound Sun Times
Owen Sound Sun TimesGetting physical for Parkinson'sOwen Sound Sun Times"Movement and exercise is good for everybody, but it is really good for those with Parkinson's because it helps delay the symptoms," said Hickson. "We just wanted to have a fun day where people with Parkinson's and their families could come ... read more - This Is What It’s Like To Be Under 40 And Have Parkinson’s – BuzzFeed News
BuzzFeed NewsThis Is What It's Like To Be Under 40 And Have Parkinson'sBuzzFeed News"Parkinson's worms its way into every crevice of your life but you have to look for the good in each day, fight back through diet and exercise." – Heidi Reynolds. "It's been a rough journey and I ... read more - Exercise Classes for those with Parkinson’s Disease – Rocklin and Roseville Today
Rocklin and Roseville TodayExercise Classes for those with Parkinson's DiseaseRocklin and Roseville TodaySutter Auburn Faith Hospital understands that every patient has different needs. For our patients with Parkinson's disease, the hospital is offering a free exercise class every Friday that is open to the community to help those with Parkinson's ... read more - Exercise Classes for those with Parkinson’s DiseaseSutter Auburn Faith Hospital understands that every patient has different needs. For our patients with Parkinson's disease, the hospital is offering a free exercise class every Friday that is open to the community to help those with Parkinson's disease ... read more
- NEW BUSINESS: Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson’s fighters – Wicked Local Plymouth
Wicked Local PlymouthNEW BUSINESS: Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson's fightersWicked Local PlymouthThe program consists of no-contact boxing, stretching, balance and mobility training, strength training and other scientifically-proven exercises to help patients with Parkinson's. Exercise improves working memory, gait and balance and posture and ... ... read more - Parkinson’s patients receive new therapy through boxing – Ames Tribune
Ames TribuneParkinson's patients receive new therapy through boxingAmes TribuneMeyer — who is also the assistant women's boxing coach at ISU — said the idea came when she was pursuing her undergraduate degree in kinesiology with an option in exercise science at ISU in 2015. She said someone had just come ... read more - Parkinson’s Nebraska holds Walk the Park fundraiser; other charitable events planned – Omaha World-HeraldParkinson's Nebraska holds Walk the Park fundraiser; other charitable events plannedOmaha World-HeraldParkinson's Nebraska: Walk the Park for Parkinson's is noon to 4 p.m. today at Elmwood Park, 802 S. 60th St. Participants can walk, take an exercise class and visit with people living with Parkinson's and their loved ones. The ... read more