Back in the Swim of Things
******** ******** I’m back to working out 5 – 6 days/week. In the pool I’ve been swimming 1,200 meters (about 3/4 of a mile) twice a week, and plan to […]
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Research
How Important is Exercise For People Living with Parkinson’s?
******** ******** One of the most effective treatments for Parkinson’s disease is exercise. People frequently inquire about the “best” Parkinson’s exercise program. Most experts agree that the most effective strategy
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Reducing Fall Rates for People with Parkinson’s
Reducing Fall Rates for People with Parkinson’s ******** ******** Falling and fear of falling terrify many people with moderate-to-advanced Parkinson’s disease. According to a 2016 study (Highly Challenging Balance Program
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Update on Exercise: Go For It!
Update on Exercise: Go For It! ******** A recent Washington Post article highlights the benefits for Parkies who exercise frequently and at a challenging pace. The secondary title says it
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Insomnia and Parkinson’s Disease
Insomnia and Parkinson’s Disease ******** According to a research review published in 2020 (“Practical Evaluation and Management of Insomnia in Parkinson’s Disease: A Review”), “there is little evidence supporting pharmacotherapy
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Seeking LGBTQIA+ Individuals with Parkinson’s and Their Caregivers
*** This new research project just came in from the School of Public Health, Department of Social & Behavioral Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas *** Parkinson’s Research with Inclusion,
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Falling…Again!
********** Falling…Again! Last week I announced that I had retired from work, which made me feel great (even though I loved my job and everyone I worked with). But I
Pretty in Pink: Awe Walks
********** Pretty in Pink! I took my first walk in the woods yesterday, along part of the Croton Acqueduct Trail. Total distance round trip: 2 miles. There were a few
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Parkinson’s 101
********** Parkinson’s 101 Here’s a medical research article that supplies a comprehensive overview of Parkinson’s disease in easy-to-understand language. It also includes outside-the-norm information, such as the following possibilities for
BeatWalk
******** BeatWalk We take for granted, when we’re young and strong, That we can walk about without concern. But Parkinson’s disease has come along, And with it, visions of our