“Exercise Can Be a Boon to People With Parkinson’s” (NYT)

Here’s an interesting article in today’s New York Times about the value of exercise for those with Parkinson’s:

www.nytimes.com/2017/01/23/well/exercise-can-be-a-boon-to-people-with-parkinsons-disease.html

Well
Exercise Can Be a Boon to People With Parkinson’s Disease
Personal Health
New York Times
By Jane E. Brody
Jan. 23, 2017

I don’t think there’s any solid evidence that exercise slows the progression of Parkinson’s, but of course exercise has a host of benefits – physical and mental.  The same can certainly be said for all the disorders within Brain Support Network.

If you live in Northern California, check out this list of Parkinson’s-specific exercise classes:

parkinsons.stanford.edu/exercise.html

Many are appropriate for those with LBD, PSP, CBD, and MSA.

If you live outside Northern California or can’t leave your home, consider Parkinson’s-specific exercise videos.  You can find a list here:

parkinsons.stanford.edu/exercise_videos.html

Robin