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MIAMI, Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) today released early findings from the largest clinical study of Parkinson’s disease ever conducted, showing that depression is the most important factor influencing the health status of Parkinson’s patients. … Continue reading
Bloomberg – Nicole Ostrow, Feb. 6, 2012 — Tai chi, a Chinese martial art of precise, gentle movements, helps patients with mild-to-moderate Parkinson’s disease improve their balance, a study found. Patients who did tai chi twice a week for six … Continue reading
Test Has High Degree of Accuracy; Parkinson’s Experts Cautiously Optimistic Feb. 22, 2012, WebMD Health News — By Kathleen Doheny WebMD Health News. Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD An experimental blood test for Parkinson’s disease is more than 90% accurate … Continue reading
ScienceDaily (June 11, 2009) — Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disease that impairs motor skills. Dr. Herz theorized that the popular computer game console, which simulates various sports and activities, could improve coordination, reflexes and other movement-related skills, but he … Continue reading
Support Group and Wellness Classes to be Offered in Davie, FL December 22, 2011|By Scott Fishman, Forum Publishing Group. The National Parkinson Foundation South Florida and the David Posnack Jewish Community Center are partnering to help people with Parkinson’s Disease … Continue reading
MIAMI, August 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – Katie Couric Is Honorary National Chair Of National Parkinson Foundation’s Moving Day–New Fundraising Walk Launching in 14 Cities– Katie Couric has agreed to be the honorary national chair of the National Parkinson Foundation’s (NPF) … Continue reading
Carol Kaminsky, MA, BC-DMT, NCC, is a board certified dance-movement therapist and nationally certified counselor in practice for 25 years. She specializes in body image, eating disorders, dance with young children and dance in education. She is a faculty member … Continue reading
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