Q: A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. She has been told that exercise - especially swimming - can be helpful. She isn't a strong swimmer and is afraid to try now. Why ...

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CINCINNATI (WKRC) - People who participate in fitness, even when it’s tough to move, may find it benefits body and soul. Physical activity has been shown to improve the symptoms of many neurological ...

Dear Doctors: A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. She has been told that exercise – especially swimming – can be helpful. She isn’t a strong swimmer and is afraid to try ...