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October 28, 2003
Yoga And Parkinson's
Researchers are looking into how exercise, including yoga, can slow the effects of Parkinson's disease, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and at other centers across the country are beginning to examine exercise as a way to either slow or reverse the effects of Parkinson's. Most of the research so far has been done on animals.
But at least anecdotally, Parkinson's patients taking classes at Shadyside Yoga and elsewhere say they experience improved energy and flexibility, more restful sleep, and more strength and endurance
Posted by david at October 28, 2003 7:32 AM
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