Association with Pines»
The Mighty Bender Challenge (0)
Pines International offered $100 reward to any Wheaton High Athlete that could top me.
Exercise and Health»
Exercise May Aid Parkinson’s Patients (1)
ScienceDaily — A new study from researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) shows that treadmill exercises may benefit patients with Parkinson’s Disease and those with similar movement disorders.
Recent studies have shown that exercise can have beneficial effects in patients with Parkinson’s Disease but the underlying reasons haven’t [...]
In the News»
Parkinson’s: Neurons Destroyed By Three Simultaneous Strikes (4)
The Science Daily (April 29, 2009)
In a study that reveals the clearest picture to date of neuron death in Parkinson’s disease, researchers at Columbia University Medical Center have found that a trio of culprits acting in concert is responsible for killing the brain cells.
The study, published in the April 30 issue of Neuron, showed [...]
Lee Bender»
The crisis began to affect the health of Russians (0)
April 7, 2009 – 11:51 pm
In recent years, doctors say that faced with a new disease, the manifestations of which – a sharp rise in blood pressure, painful attacks of headache, fatigue, nervous breakdown.
How to found “no”, the reasons for the sharp deterioration in the health of people associated with the same disadvantage – the [...]
Odds and Ends»
The Effects of Sound Wave Vibration Therapy on Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease (7)
Improvements were seen in all measures. Specifically, a significant decrease in rigidity,
bradykinesia, and tremor were shown, as well as a significant increase in step length.
Others Fighting Parkinson's»
Parkinson’s: Is Exercise the Answer? (1)
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh run monkeys on treadmills to test the protective powers of exercise in preventing Parkinson’s disease. In “My Father, My Brother, and Me,” FRONTLINE producer Dave Iverson explores the personal stories, science and politics of Parkinson’s disease. Airs Tues, Feb 3 at 9 pm on PBS (check local listings). Watch [...]
Stress»
Stop Aging By Getting Rid of Your Stress (0)
If you look at a U.S. president prior to him taking office with his looks after four or eight years on the job and it’s hard to avoid the conclusion that stress affects aging. Knowing this makes researchers even more determined to find ways to deal with stress today.
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