Parkinson's disease improved with both physical and cognitive exercises


A drum circle conducted at the Malaysian Parkinson's Disease Association in Kuala Lumpur. A combination of physical and cognitive exercises help to improve the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, according to a new study. — Sara LH Lew

Parkinson’s patients’ motor and non-motor symptoms were improved with a weekly exercise regimen that included physical and cognitive tasks, according to new research presented on Dec 16, 2019, at The Physiological Society early career conference Future Physiology 2019: Translating Cellular Mechanisms into Lifelong Health Strategies.

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that can lead to disability and make it harder to lead an active lifestyle.

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