A man with Parkinson's disease believes learning to play the piano has helped to slow its effects on his body.
Derick Davies was diagnosed with the progressive neurological disorder in 2008.
The 74-year-old has symptoms such as tremors, but said it has progressed more slowly than doctors predicted: "I put this down to the piano, and to trying to have a positive attitude."
Parkinson's UK said music could help people and called for more research.
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A man with Parkinson's disease believes learning to play the piano has helped to slow its effects on his body.
Derick Davies was diagnosed with the progressive neurological disorder in 2008.
The 74-year-old has symptoms such as tremors, but said it has progressed more slowly than doctors predicted: "I put this down to the piano, and to trying to have a positive attitude."
Parkinson's UK said music could help people and called for more research.
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