We spend billions searching for the cures to chronic illnesses while neglecting research that could make the daily lives of ...

Until now, the majority of voice recognition ... Down syndrome, Parkinson’s disease and those who have had a stroke. So how do the project’s recordings help improve speech recognition tools?

Spasmodic dysphonia is just one of many conditions that can change the way someone talks. Anything that injures your vocal folds – or affects the tiny muscles around them – can alter your voice.

Parkinson’s disease can make regular movements challenging, but staying active can help. “Movement is important,” said Patty Bobryk, a neurologic physical therapist with UCHealth SportsMed Clinic in ...

Over the 12 weeks of the project ... “Singing supports breathing exercises for patients with COPD and Makaton, the communication programme that uses speech, signs and symbols, will be used ...

The programme includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy ... on getting people with Parkinson’s active. Interestingly, one of the biggest breakthroughs in Parkinson’s research is ...

VERO BEACH — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has awarded a grant to the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River County to expand its Project Lifesaver program, which provides ...

And some researchers hoped that the drugs could also help with some of the most difficult diseases to treat — those of the brain, like Parkinson’s. But now, at least for Parkinson’s ...

Registration is open for free 'Living Your Best Life with Parkinson's Disease' event, hosted by Tallahassee's Sweat Therapy ...

Parkinson’s, the P word ... How to proceed? With denial, with exercise, with deflection, with exercise, and finally, with more exercise, which I am told can slow the progression of symptoms.

Researchers estimate that 89% of people with Parkinson's disease (PD) have speech and voice disorders including disorders of laryngeal, respiratory and articulatory function. Despite the high ...