The Power Over Parkinson’s community is no stranger to adversity. The Monterey-based nonprofit serves people fighting the unpredictable and debilitating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. After a fire ...

A specialized fitness center is helping people with Parkinson's disease manage their symptoms through targeted exercise programs and community support.

SUNSCRNEE OF YOU’RE HEADING OUT. WELL APRIL IS PARKINSON’S AWARENESS MONTHND A PARKINSON’S IS A BRAIN DISORDER TTHA CAUSES UNCONTROLLABLE BODY MOVEMENTS MUSCLE STIFFNESS AND BALANCE PROBLEMS. I’M ...

Share on Pinterest Is one form of exercise more helpful than others when it comes to managing Parkinson’s symptoms? Image credit: BONNINSTUDIO/Stocksy. Parkinson’s disease is the second most common ...

With increasing age and wear and tear, the body and its natural processes weaken gradually. This raises the risk of a variety of chronic diseases such as Parkinson's. While medical attention is vital ...

For most of his 81 years, Frank Vivona, of St. James, considered himself a full-blown couch potato. “I didn’t exercise and, in fact, I never liked exercise,” said the retired schoolteacher. But after ...

Q: A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. She has been told that exercise – especially swimming – can be helpful. She isn’t a strong swimmer and is afraid to try now. Why ...