As dopamine levels drop, a variety of symptoms may gradually emerge and worsen over time.There is currently no cure for PD, ...

This athlete and coach was shocked to find out what was happening to her body, but she refused to let it stop her from ...

For patients with Parkinson's disease, changes in their ability to walk can be dramatic. "Parkinson's gait," as it is often ...

Ozzy Osbourne, the lead singer of British rock band Black Sabbath, died at age 76 on Tuesday. Osbourne’s health had been ...

Walking at a pace of just 14 extra steps per minute could help older adults stay fit and improve their mobility, a new study ...

Older adults who are prefrail or frail can increase their walking cadence through structured interventions, leading to ...

“In essence, increasing the intensity of your walking speed gives you more bang for your buck, which can improve your cardiovascular system,” he says. Japanese walking involves alternating three ...

Tony Deeney was diagnosed with Parkinson's 23 years ago but cycling has helped him rediscover his independence.

In some ways, the boxing, dancing and singing classes from the Cedar Rapids Metro Parkinson's Association have become a ...

Researchers believe the HPgV virus could be an environmental trigger or contributor to Parkinson's disease.

Researchers believe a usually harmless virus could trigger Parkinson’s disease. The Human Pegivirus (HPgV) belongs to the same family as hepatitis C and is a blood-borne virus. Five out of 10 ...