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Managing Parkinson’s Through Exercise & Singing | Keith Wilson’s Inspiring Story | HCA Talks Health
Can exercise, singing, and adrenaline really help manage Parkinson’s disease? In this uplifting episode of HCA Talks Health, we meet Keith Wilson, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in March 2020 but refused to let it define him.
From rock climbing and cycling to joining a choir, Keith shares how he discovered that physical activity, singing, and adrenaline-boosting challenges could help manage his symptoms, improve dopamine production, and keep his mind and body working together.
Whether you’re living with Parkinson’s, supporting someone who is, or simply looking for inspiration to overcome life’s challenges, Keith’s story is a testament to resilience, creativity, and finding joy in unexpected places.
🎧 In this episode, you’ll discover:
How Keith uses exercise to manage Parkinson’s symptoms
The surprising impact of singing on brain-muscle coordination
Why adrenaline boosts help with movement and energy
The importance of setting physical challenges for motivation
Tips for staying positive after a life-changing diagnosis
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Keith’s Parkinson’s diagnosis and early challenges
3:00 How speech therapy restored Keith’s voice
4:00 Discovering singing to overcome “motion freeze”
6:00 The role of dopamine and adrenaline in Parkinson’s
7:00 Extreme challenges and adrenaline-boosting activities
8:00 Keith’s age and ambitious fitness goals
9:00 Navigating the emotional impact after diagnosis
11:00 Fundraising for Parkinson’s UK
12:00 Tips for those newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s
13:00 Understanding motion freeze and brain stimulation
15:00 Using mental tasks to improve movement
16:00 BBC feature and joining a choir
18:00 How Parkinson’s opened new life opportunities
19:00 Changing the conversation away from symptoms
20:00 Keith’s current training and exercise regime
22:00 Preparing for endurance events
23:00 Nutrition changes and cutting back on alcohol
24:00 The power of positivity and focusing on what you can do
26:00 Inspiring others and public speaking to Parkinson’s groups
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