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Exercise is one of the most effective ways to treat Parkinson's disease

With no known cure for Parkinson's disease, research suggests that exercise is one of the most effective ways to slow its progression.

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With no known cure for Parkinson's disease, research suggests that exercise is one of the most effective ways to slow its progression. "Exercise may be more than just good for your general health, as it can actually help slow the progression of Parkinson's by reducing the brain inflammation at the root of the disease," said Merrill Landers, interim dean for UNLV's School of Integrated Health Sciences and a practicing physical therapist for the past 30 years.

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