Cleveland Clinic Adds Pedals To The Pills for Parkinson's Patients

We all know the benefits of cycling.  What you might not know is cycling's benefits on the brain. Last year the internet was flooded with articles on the benefits of cycling for Parkinson's Diseased patients. 

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link to the  articles listed below. 

"Covey says the idea for the tandem ride came from recent studies that have shown that Parkinson’s patients pedaling 80-90 rpms for 40 minutes or more at least three days per week have seen a decrease in symptoms."

http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/04/07/2546814/parkinsons-patients-show-improvement.html

Fast Cycling Benefits Parkinson's Patients 

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/253197.php

·         How pedal power could ease Parkinson's: Cycling can improve connections in brain regions linked to the disease

·         Scientists say exercising on a bike is an 'effective, low-cost therapy' for the disease

·         US neuroscientist Jay Alberts started research after noticing positive impact it had on partner who suffers from disease

·         Scans revealed pedaling boosted connections between brain regions linked to movement

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2238450/Cycling-improve-connections-brain-regions-linked-Parkinsons-disease.html