Pilates can aid some with Parkinson's
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Movements in Pilates exercises are controlled &#151; sometimes moving the body only inches &#151; but those small motions are making a big difference to some people with Parkinson's disease.
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Results of a study suggest an  association between erectile dysfunction and an increased risk  of developing Parkinson's disease.
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THURSDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDayNews) -- A study of Parkinson's disease patients has led to new insights into how the brain responds to &quot;carrot and stick&quot; learning approaches.
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Brisk walking along with abdominal muscle stimulation can improve fitness and appearance, NI researchers find.
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Parkinson's disease, which robs people of control over their movements, usually starts in middle or late life and develops slowly. It is both chronic, meaning it persists over a long period of time, and progressive, meaning its symptoms grow worse over time.
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THURSDAY, June 21 (HealthDay News) -- In an early trial, gene therapy has proven both safe and effective in easing the symptoms of Parkinson&#39;s disease, researchers say.
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The progress of Parkinson's disease (PD), or any brain-wasting disease, is painful to watch in oneself or in a loved one.
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NEW YORK  - Women with higher levels of total cholesterol appear to be at decreased risk for developing Parkinson's disease, according to a report by researchers in the Netherlands.
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A long-term low calorie diet, already reported to extend life span, may also offer protection from Parkinson's disease &#151; at least in monkeys.
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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Deep brain stimulation -- a surgical procedure to reduce Parkinson's symptoms -- is more effective for patients with advanced disease than medication and may have fewer side effects than drugs do.
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The latest study of the drug that&#39;s the gold standard in the treatment of Parkinson&#39;s disease has shown mixed results. The drug levodopa is widely used to treat Parkinson&#39;s disease symptoms such as slow movement, stiffness and tremors.
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NEW YORK  - Deep brain electrical   stimulation appears to be more effective than the best medical   treatment in reducing motor symptoms and improving quality of   life in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease, according   to the results of a clinical trial.
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MONDAY, Oct. 25 (HealthDayNews) -- In research with rats, University of Pittsburgh scientists found that exercising limbs helps protect brain cells  that are normally damaged or destroyed by Parkinson's disease.
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A higher dietary intake of  vitamin B6 may decrease the risk of Parkinson's disease, a  study suggests.
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Regular exercise may just be the key to preventing Parkinson&#39;s disease, according to the findings of a study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh.
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People taking a certain type of blood pressure medication called calcium channel blockers may also be lowering their risk of getting Parkinson's disease, according to a study released Wednesday.
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A drug widely prescribed to treat symptoms of Parkinson&#39;s disease does not hasten the progression of the illness as some had feared, and it might even slow it down, a study suggests.