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Parkinson's Foundation Event Highlights Exercise's Impact Amid Funding Crisis

5/6/2025

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The Parkinson's Foundation's "Moving Day" event in Salt Lake City energized the community, showcasing how exercise can uplift those battling Parkinson's. Groundbreaking research by Daniel Corcos investigates whether high-intensity workouts can slow the disease's advance. However, funding challenges emerged after grant freezes by the Trump Administration, leading Northwestern University to step in with temporary support.

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The Parkinson's Foundation's "Moving Day" event in Salt Lake City energized the community, showcasing how exercise can uplift those battling Parkinson's. Groundbreaking research by Daniel Corcos investigates whether high-intensity workouts can slow the disease's advance. However, funding challenges emerged after grant freezes by the Trump Administration, leading Northwestern University to step in with temporary support.