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thwart
02-03-2009, 06:57 PM
PBS tonight:

On Frontline: 'My father, my brother, and me'

A major point: vigorous exercise protects you from Parkinson's disease.

konstantkarma
02-03-2009, 08:47 PM
Not only does exercise protect against PD, it can aid in slowing its progression once the diagnosis is made.

false_Aest
02-03-2009, 09:14 PM
He was on Fresh Air 2 days ago. It's avail. for podcast.

jbrainin
02-03-2009, 10:20 PM
God, I hope this is in fact true, as my father has, and both of my grandfathers had, Parkinson's. Makes me feel a little better about the 23000+ miles I road the past three years.