Parkinson's disease

Physical therapist Julie Lombardi explains why boxing and other activities can be helpful for people with Parkinson's disease. Psychologist Robin Dean tells how she uses Dungeons and Dragons in teen therapy groups. Physical therapist Bethany Hudson shares why she enjoys running and why it's a good form of exercise.

A leukemia drug seemed to help patients with Parkinson's disease. But critics say the results are equivocal and could raise false hopes.

Physical therapy can help alleviate some of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. In this week's "HealthLink on Air," doctor of physical therapy Julie…

Parkinson's disease is a degenerative neurological disease, and its incidence is increasing. Research in animals suggests that moderate- to high-intensity…

Alzheimer’s disease currently afflicts 5.7 million Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. That fact has led researchers in Massachusetts to…

Researchers in upstate New York have developed a new cell therapy that could treat Parkinson’s disease, a neurological disorder which affects motor…

While Michael J. Fox may best be known for his acting, many know him as one of the leading figures in taking away the stigma against Parkinson’s disease.…

Parkinson's disease used to be something people didn't like to talk about. But celebrities like Michael J. Fox and Linda Ronstadt, who have been open…