********** ********** I’ve blogged before (click! click! click!) about the table tennis club near where I live in suburban New York. On Wednesday nights it hosts a gathering of ping […]
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Last May I wrote about “awe walks.” According to an article in the NY Times, “Consciously watching for small wonders in the world around you during an otherwise ordinary walk
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********** ********** Are you a Parkie who sometimes (maybe all the time?) has problems walking? Do you have more problems, say, walking on a busy street or moving around in
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******** ******** Jimmy Choi is someone I’ve admired for years. Diagnosed with PD as a young man, he spent many years just sitting on his couch, moping and putting on
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******** ******** Nenad Bach is the reason why we have Ping Pong Parkinson. He is a world-class musician who lost the ability to play his many instruments when he came
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******** ******** I’m back to working out 5 – 6 days/week. In the pool I’ve been swimming 1,200 meters (about 3/4 of a mile) twice a week, and plan to
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******** ******** One of the most effective treatments for Parkinson’s disease is exercise. People frequently inquire about the “best” Parkinson’s exercise program. Most experts agree that the most effective strategy
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********** ********** Parkinson’s disease (PD) currently affects more than 10 million people worldwide. And while there still isn’t a cure, there are non-medical alternative treatments that are recommended for patients
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Reducing Fall Rates for People with Parkinson’s ******** ******** Falling and fear of falling terrify many people with moderate-to-advanced Parkinson’s disease. According to a 2016 study (Highly Challenging Balance Program
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***** Practical Tips for Thriving After a Chronic Diagnosis by Janet Campbell, Guest Author A chronic diagnosis can be a lot to handle. There are so many things to
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