Descent of the Flying Squirrel?
Do you think you peak in your physical abilities as a young adult, after which the best you can hope for is to glide down gently during your remaining time […]
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Physical Exercise
Three-for-All Free-for-All!
Here are three items from today’s Interwebs. Follow up as you wish. Drinking beer may slow the progression of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. At least, that’s the claim in this article.
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Just Exercise!
According to this recent article in Parkinson’s News Today, weight training is just as effective as strenuous aerobic exercise if you want to delay Parkinson’s progression. Lab experiments with mice
Brain Storms: The Book
Science journalist Jon Palfreman just published a book, Brain Storms, in which he reviews the latest research to understand and find a cure for Parkinson’s disease. And as a fellow Parkie,
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Proof Positive: The Video
Wake up and smell the coffee! High intensity exercise is medicine for PD! I recently blogged about a NY Times article that reported on the benefits of forced aerobic exercise.
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Triathlon Triumph Times Two!
This weekend I competed in the swimming portions of two triathlons to raise awareness of, and funding for research into, dystonia and Parkinson’s disease. All proceeds will go to the
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Proof Positive
My friend, Bob Nelson, who is the bike leg of my triathlon relay team this Sunday, forwarded two excellent New York Times articles about the benefits of biking for Parkies.
A Different Kind of Kili
In March, 2003, shortly after my 50th birthday, I climbed to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak, courtesy of my extravagantly generous and fun-loving friend, Bill Harwood. The
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Defeat PD and Dystonia!
On the weekend of September 26th and 27th, I’ll enter two triathlons to raise money for and awareness of dystonia and Parkinson’s disease. All donations will go to the Michael J.
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Help Fight PD and Dystonia!
On the weekend of September 26th and 27th, I’ll enter two triathlons to raise money for and awareness of dystonia and Parkinson’s disease. All donations will go to the Michael J.
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