Elderly couple doing their stretches in the park
Caregiver Burnout
Have you heard yourself or a loved one saying "I am so burned out" or "I am about to crash"? If so, you are among many who are feeling the…
FIGHT BACK
Fighting back against parkinson's disease or anything in life is not always easy. We can however, get some good ideas, from real life battles! NEVER GIVE UP- NEVER GIVE IN!!!…
Congress introduces the National Plan to End Parkinson’s
On Thursday, July 28, the U.S House of Representatives introduced a bill entitled the National Plan to End Parkinson's Act. (H.R.8585) This bipartisan legislation is aimed to Reduce the $52…
The benefits of walking well
Walking is as basic as movement. If we cannot walk we cannot get around and will need assisted living support. To lose your walking ability is to lose much of…
Shadowboxing- Why do we do it?
Shadowboxing - the practice of throwing punches without an opponent or bag. Often using boxing gloves or small weights. This allows you to focus on form, technique and proper movements…
Punching and lifting weights reduces anxiety and improves your mood!
Feeling frazzled, anxious about the future, Down in the dumps? Then, this new study is for you! In a recent study from the University of Limerick, Ireland, Researchers looked at…
Exercise IS medicine
Many people have heard this statement, “exercise is medicine”, Yet they translated to themselves as “exercises like medicine “, or “exercise is similar to medicine”. None of these statements are…
How masking affects exercise
While wearing a mask to reduce risk of infecting someone with coronavirus is becoming a common practice, researchers are now looking into how it affects our bodies while we are…
Pedaling for Parkinson’s is coming to Encinitas
Biking has shown to reduce Parkinson’s symptoms by 35%. We are excited to be able to offer this program to people with Parkinson’s.
Home gym
Working out at home may be challenging and what equipment to purchase can be confusing and overwhelming. You want things that are effective and that you can use in a…