Parkinsons

Michael J. Fox says he became addicted to alcohol, hid Parkinson’s diagnosis: ‘There’s no way out’

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In a new documentary, Michael J. Fox talks about Parkinson’s disease and how he used alcohol to deal with his diagnosis. “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie,” which premieres Friday at the Sundance Film Festival, follows the life of the beloved “Back to the Future” star, who was diagnosed with a degenerative brain disorder in … Read more

How 6 minutes of exercise can delay Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease

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According to a new study, just six minutes of high-intensity exercise can extend the life of a healthy brain and delay the onset of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The research found that a short but intense bout of cycling increases production of a protein essential for brain formation, learning and memory, and … Read more