Category: Cognition
The Benefits of Physical Therapy After Stroke
Stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted, causing brain cells to die1,2. Stroke can cause a variety of symptoms like weakness, paralysis, speech difficulties, memory loss, cognitive …
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Shop Talk: Another Reason to Exercise, Especially if You Have Parkinson’s Disease
Today’s issue of shop talk is related to exercise. We hope you like it. We asked whether exercise reduces medication use in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Our question is important because, while effective, medications for PD have side effects. …
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5 Exercises to Improve Brain Health
Not only does the way we look, move, see, and hear change as we age, but the way we think does as well. Changes in cognition are considered a normal part of aging. Since the age of 30, you or …
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10 Reasons Why Walking is Good for You!
Exercising does not have to be hard! You do not need to spend hours at the gym lifting weights or running on a treadmill with no destination in site, especially if you do not enjoy these activities. Going for daily …
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Fear of Falling Can Increase Your Risk of Falling
Did you know the fear of falling can increase your risk of falling? The fear of falling largely affects the older adult population, especially during activities with a balance component. The correlation between fear of falling and falling is a …
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Shop Talk- Swedish Scientists Say Skiing Delays Symptom of Parkinson’s Disease
Over the holiday break, I had time to kick back and watch some movies and TV shows. As usual, the workshop gathered to watch Elf and The Santa Clause. Then I downloaded season 1 of Yellowstone to see what everyone has been talking about. I also …
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