When it comes to balance, more effort from the brain and muscles may actually mean less control—and a higher risk of falling.

Balance problems in aging and Parkinson’s may come from the body working too hard, not too little. Scientists found that the ...

Why do we lose our balance as we age? New research shows that Parkinson's and aging cause the brain to over-engage during balance recovery, leading to muscle stiffness and increased fall risk. Learn ...

Awareness is key when it comes to the management of Parkinson's Disease as well as understanding the local resources that are ...

Falls and other non-dopaminergic symptoms in Parkinson’s disease remain a significant unmet need, with limited effective ...

Once a week, patients in an Argentine hospital with Parkinson’s disease use the movements of tango to help address issues of ...

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive loss of dopamine-producing nerve cells in the brain, leading to motor slowing, gait and balance problems ...

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, often causing tremors, stiffness, and ...

Lena Ting, from Emory University, and colleagues explored how brain and muscle activity during balance recovery change due to ...

In this dance studio in Rio de Janeiro, a physiotherapist is giving her patients with Parkinson's disease capoeira lessons. They say it's making a real difference to their lives. All the participants ...

LIVERPOOL, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)– Joy Hammond knew something was off. But she fought telling others, even after doctors diagnosed ...