Tag Archives for Parkinson’s disease
Loss of Cycling Ability A Red Flag for Atypical Parkinson’s
Also knows as Parkinsonism, Parkinson’s Syndrome or Secondary Parkinson’s – Atypical Parkinson’s is a neurological syndrome characterized by tremor, hypokinesia, rigidity, and postural instability. While the underlying causes are numerous, and diagnosis can be complex since Parkinson’s disease has many…
Tags: Atypical Parkinson’s, balance, bike-riding, brain imaging, coordination, Cycling, hypokinesia, Netherlands, neurological syndrome, Parkinson's disease, Parkinson's Syndrome, Parkinsonism, postural instability, rhythmic pedaling, rigidity, Secondary Parkinson's, tremor
Stick With Your Friends and Keep Busy
by Nechama Drillick You’ve been given fair warning – the more socially active you are, the slower you’ll age. Research data in the June 22 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine reveal a direct connection between social activity and physical…
Tags: Archives of Internal Medicine, dementia, disability, friends, motor function, Parkinson's disease, physical function, social, social activity, stroke
