Updated On: 23 February, 2023 08:05 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Doctors want to see whether meditation along with music and dance therapy can reduce the progression of the disease

Studies show that meditation restores one’s sense of self-awareness, helps people regulate their emotions and lowers stress and depression. Representation pic
Doctors at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre are working on a unique study which might help reduce the progression of Parkinson’s disease and help the patients live a quality life. They are studying whether meditation along with music and dance therapy can help these patients.
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and parts of the body controlled by nerves. It restricts the movement of the body parts to a certain extent. Tremors are common, but the disorder may also cause stiffness or slowing of movement.