(Northwestern University) High-intensity exercise three times a week is safe for individuals with early-stage Parkinson's disease and delays progression of motor symptoms, reports a new study of individuals with the disease. The exercise needs to between 80 and 85 percent maximum heart rate for the benefit. It's the first time high-intensity exercise has been tested in Parkinson's patients. It was previously thought it was too physically stressful for patients.
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