How movement and nutrition support Parkinson’s care
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Exercise and diet can play an important supportive role in managing Parkinson’s disease. Regular physical activity may help improve balance, strength, flexibility, mood, and overall mobility, while a nutritious diet can support energy levels, brain health, and general well-being. Although exercise and healthy eating do not cure Parkinson’s, they can help patients stay more active, independent, and resilient throughout the course of the disease.
Source
Chromiec PA, Urbaś ZK, Jacko M, Kaczor JJ. The Proper Diet and Regular Physical Activity Slow Down the Development of Parkinson Disease. Aging Dis. 2021 Oct 1;12(7):1605-1623. doi: 10.14336/AD.2021.0123. PMID: 34631210; PMCID: PMC8460298.
Additional Reading
https://www.michaeljfox.org/diet-and-nutrition-tips-managing-parkinsons
https://med.stanford.edu/parkinsons/exercise-therapies/exercise.html