In a surprise to the conservative treatments by neurologists, tailored exercise treatment programs are being developed by physical therapists to specifically counter the unique movement impairments associated with Parkinson’s by training patients to make big strong movements that incorporate the principles of tai chi and boxing. Treatments can, as well, [...]
By GRETCHEN REYNOLDSThe New York Times Magazine4.10.16 More people are living longer these days, but the good news comes shadowed by the possible increase in cases of age-related mental decline. By some estimates, the global incidence of dementia will more than triple in the next 35 years. That grim prospect is [...]
A combination of aerobic exercise and focused-attention meditation performed twice weekly significantly improves symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD) after just 8 weeks, new research shows. "[We found that] combining these two important behaviors into people's lives might be particularly beneficial," lead author Brandon Alderman, PhD, assistant professor in the [...]