How pingpong is helping New Yorkers beat Parkinson's disease: 'Can't get enough'
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Bill Easterly, an NYU economics professor and expert on foreign aid and development, has turned to pingpong as a therapeutic tool to manage his Parkinson's disease. He participates in PingPongParkinson, a nonprofit organization with over 300 chapters globally, which promotes social interaction and physical activity among Parkinson's patients. This initiative not only helps individual participants improve their mood and symptoms, but also fosters a strong sense of community. Participants like Joan Greenberg attest to the positive impact of engaging in pingpong, sparking friendships and encouraging proactive health management.
Easterly's journey with Parkinson's disease has led to joy through pingpong, highlighting how physical activity can provide therapeutic benefits beyond traditional treatment.
The PingPongParkinson initiative has grown globally, empowering individuals with Parkinson’s through social interaction and a supportive community, while enhancing their mental and physical health.
Read at New York Post
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