Exercise Is Key for Parkinson’s Relief. But Bias, Underdiagnosis Hold Black Patients Back. By Elizabeth Cohen August 12, 2024

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/parkinsons-disease-exercise-black-patients-underdiagnosed-undertreated/?utm_campaign=KHN%20-%20Weekly%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--B7L5lSsuWmClISlvUKfLsA3LW9PKG0nRB32uKyQqgx2CIAMYs5ahDOqswY5YTMObXD49mL6PzFysLixOQ67OuOF98vQ&_hsmi=320428186&utm_content=320428186&utm_source=hs_email Exercise Is Key for Parkinson’s Relief. But Bias, Underdiagnosis Hold Black Patients Back. By Elizabeth Cohen Exercise is considered fundamental treatment for Parkinson’s disease, a progressive condition that attacks the central nervous system. But there’s a huge equity gap, researchers say, with Black people missing from popular treatment programs.