Parkinson’s Disease Fitness News

This Workout May Prevent Cognitive Decline & Is Quicker Than You Think  mindbodygreen.comNew research suggests that HIIT workouts could prevent and mitigate cognitive dysfunction in obese individuals. ... read more

He recommended exercise and physical therapy for patients ... He maintained that while treatment options cannot reverse the progression of Parkinson's disease, they can play a key role in ... read more

Parkinson's disease, and obesity. Although studies have shown that obesity is a risk factor for cognitive dysfunction, the mechanisms of this relationship are not fully understood. ‘High-intensity int ... read more

ACSM Survey: Wearable Technology Top Fitness Trend For 2019  SGB MediaAccording to the 13th annual Fitness Trends survey from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), wearable technology is forecast to stand out as next ... read more

New study connects physical activity with gene changes  UPI.comGenetic makeup can play a part in whether a person exercises or not, according to a new study. ... read more

New Exercise Guidelines Urge Everyone: Just Move  WebMDThis is only the second time HHS has released these types of physical activity recommendations. The original set was issued in 2008. ... read more

Obesity, risk of cognitive dysfunction? Consider high-intensity interval exercise: Study first to use high-intensity interval exercise on obese individuals to test effects on cognitive dysfunction  Science DailyResearchers have discovered what might be an effective strategy to prevent and combat cognitive dysfunction in obese individuals. They are the first to examine ... read more

Parkinson's disease, and obesity. Although studies have shown that obesity is a risk factor for cognitive dysfunction, the mechanisms of this relationship are not fully understood. To-date, studies on ... read more

Parkinson's disease, and obesity. Although studies have shown that obesity is a risk factor for cognitive dysfunction, the mechanisms of this relationship are not fully understood. To-date, studies on ... read more

Don't be afraid to ask about bladder issues; you'll learn that physical therapy can work wonders  Omaha World-HeraldExercises help improve muscle flexibility, coordination and strength. ... read more

Seniors steamed over cuts to SilverSneakers fitness program  The CT MirrorJohn Garland Graves was taken aback when he walked into his McKinleyville, Calif., gym in October and learned that his SilverSneakers membership was being ... read more

What's Going On: Health & Fitness: Dec. 9, 2018  Terre Haute Tribune StarFor more information and/or sites, contact the numbers listed. ... read more

Iowans Raise Money for Parkinson’s, Highlight Often Forgotten Demographic  WHO TV Des MoinesURBANDALE, Iowa -- On Saturday Iowans gathered at the Lifetime Athletic Club in Urbandale to raise money to fight Parkinson's through fitness. However, the ... read more

Cuts to SilverSneakers Fitness Program Steam Seniors  U.S. News & World ReportUnitedHealthcare is dropping an optional benefit for millions of customers in more than a dozen states. ... read more

New group exercise director named at YMCA | News  Norfolk Daily NewsAn instructor who has been in the fitness industry for 25 years has been named the group exercise director at the Norfolk Family YMCA. ... read more

Health and support groups Dec. 7The Winchester StarThe Neurologic Music Therapy Group exercise class for persons with Parkinson's meets on Wednesdays at 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. If you are interested in participating, contact Abby Amidon, music therapist at Westminster-Canterbury, at 540-542-0656, or email ... ... read more

Grand Rapids Ballet Moving with Parkinson's class improving lives of patientsWZZM13.comNearly 60,000 Americans will be diagnosed with Parkinson's this year. There is no cure but there are ways to try and delay its progression, through exercise, specifically the type that encourages movement and balance. The Grand Rapids Ballet offers a  ... read more

Opinion | Discovering NIA, a new, fun way to keep fit  northumberlandnews.comNIA teacher Elizabeth Kiser shares her passion for the fitness program with local participants each week. ... read more

Villages-NewsGeorge HW Bush made great health choices but suffered from Vascular ParkinsonismVillages-NewsThe usual treatment for vascular Parkinson's patients includes regular exercise, a healthful diet and a daily aspirin. To help prevent falls, they are given physical therapy to improve balance and a progressive supervised exercise program. The exercise  ... read more

Seniors Steamed Over Cuts To SilverSneakers Fitness Program  Kaiser Health NewsUnitedHealthcare has put the skids on offering SilverSneakers, the nation's fitness program for seniors, as part of its benefit packages. A look at why and some ... read more

The Daily FreemanMid-Hudson Calendar of Events: Dec. 6, 2018The Daily FreemanParkinson's Dance/Exercise Class: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Weekly group for Parkinson's disease patients, caregivers & friends to address systems of the disease and other neurological disorders. St. John's Episcopal Church, 207 Albany Ave., Kingston. $12 per  ... read more

Tai chi helps Parkinson's patients regain balanceThe Advertiser News South“Tai chi teaches Parkinson's patients to keep their joints loose," she explained. “There are exercises we can do that create a long 'form,' or segue into more choreographed movements, which is great for the patients' mental state as they memorize the  ... read more

Jewish News of Greater PhoenixVOSJCC Parkinson's program to expandJewish News of Greater PhoenixA generous gift is allowing the Valley of the Sun JCC to expand its Parkinson's disease fitness program. The program will now be called the Harold and Jean Grossman Parkinson's Program at The J, thanks to a gift ... read more

Globalnews.caLarry Gifford: Exercise is a real prescription for Parkinson'sGlobalnews.caI have never been very athletic. I have never been excited by thinking about or participating in exercise. The idea of a daily workout, gym memberships, exercise classes or scheduled physical activity of any kind has always been something other people do. ... read more

Asheville man gives Parkinson's the boot by climbing 40 WNC mountain peaksAsheville Citizen-Times“The wonderful thing, in my opinion, is he's reversed some of the Parkinson's symptoms with this extreme exercise,” said Daughtridge, who welcomed her husband home with a cake and balloons. “Between the medicine and the extreme exercise, I ... read more