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New Stem Cell Approach Aims to Restore Dopamine in Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers at Keck Medicine of USC are testing a promising new treatment approach for Parkinson’s disease that focuses on replacing the brain cells that are lost as the disease progresses...

Breakthrough in Restoring Walking After Complete Spinal Cord Injury

What HappenedA joint research team from Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, and VA Providence Healthcare published a groundbreaking study in Nature Biomedical Engineering. They report that...

Benefits of Walking

Mental Health Boost: How Walking Reduces Stress and Anxiety

In our fast-paced world, stress and anxiety have become common companions. Finding effective and accessible ways to manage these mental health challenges is crucial, especially for those living with...

Unlock Better Sleep with the Simple Act of Walking

At WalkPort, we understand how essential a good night’s sleep is to your overall health and well-being—especially for those managing mobility challenges. Quality rest goes beyond just feeling...

Health

Building Core Strength: A Path to Better Stability and Balance for Wheelchair Users

When facing mobility challenges, finding stability and balance can feel like an uphill battle. Yet, there’s hope and power in knowing that even when standing or walking isn’t an option...

Understanding Muscle Stiffness After Stroke: How to Treat Spasticity

Muscle stiffness is often a sign of a common secondary effect of stroke called spasticity. About 2 out of every 3 stroke survivors experience some form of spasticity or muscle stiffness...

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