# Physical activity slows Parkinson's decline

> Weekly exercise may slow memory and movement loss in Parkinson's patients.
- Title: Physical activity slows Parkinson's decline · Fox News
- Summary: Weekly exercise may slow memory and movement loss in Parkinson's patients. A study shows weekly physical activity helps Parkinson's patients maintain memory…
- Keywords: parkinson's, physical activity, memory, movement, neurology, university of cincinnati, disease progression, news, politics, Physical, activity, slows
- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/health/parkinsons-patients-protect-memory-movement-simple-habit
- Author: Melissa Rudy
- Published: 2026-10-08T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: parkinson's, physical activity, memory, movement, neurology, university of cincinnati, disease progression, news, politics
## New study finds physical activity benefits
Weekly physical activity could help slow Parkinson's disease progression in patients with mild-to-moderate symptoms.
## Study participants and activity levels
The research included 294 patients aged 66 on average, divided into three groups based on weekly physical activity hours.
## Activity types and monitoring
Moderate activities included walking, swimming, and household tasks, while vigorous activities involved jogging and team sports.
## Key findings on cognitive and motor function
Each additional hour of weekly physical activity linked to slower declines in memory and movement abilities over time.
## Optimal activity duration
Patients exercising four to eight hours weekly showed slower memory decline than those exercising less than four hours per week.
## Study limitations and next steps
The study could not prove exercise directly slows disease progression, and more research is needed to confirm findings.
## Key takeaway

A study shows weekly physical activity helps Parkinson's patients maintain memory and movement abilities longer.