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Can boxing help people with Parkinson's disease?

Discovery

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Mariëtte Robijn coaches at Rock Steady Boxing - a boxing club uniquely run by people with Parkinson's that aims to help people cope with the disease's symptoms. Results from over 200 studies suggest that exercise is a good way to tackle loss of balance, difficulty walking and stiffness in the arms and legs. Image: Boxing gloves close up Credit: Getty Images

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