Knocking out Parkinson’s: Studies show throwing punches slows disease progression

By , Daily Memphian Published: May 26, 2019 7:04 AM CT

Boxing classes across the Mid-South are slowing and even reversing the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that results in the loss of hand-eye coordination, posture, reflexes and other motor skills. 

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Michelle Corbet

Michelle Corbet

Michelle Corbet covers business for The Daily Memphian. Prior to, she was a reporter at the Memphis Business Journal. A native Memphian and University of Memphis graduate, Michelle covered business in Conway, Arkansas after college. Michelle got her start covering business as an intern at The Commercial Appeal.


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