An estimated seven to 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s disease. Each year, 60 thousand Americans become diagnosed with PD, according to PDF. PD involves the malfunctions and death of nerve cells in the brain, called neurons. The symptoms continue and unfortunately worsen overtime. Some of these dying neurons produce dopamine. It’s a chemical that send messages to …
BRISTOL, R.I. – Enjoy the company of the community and fitness enthusiasts at the ICON Fitness Festival. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 6th from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm. The IFF is a free family-friendly event that promotes fitness and leading an active lifestyle. All proceeds will go toward the Autism Project – East Bay Support Center. “I’m …
BRISTOL, R.I. —ICON.12, the first boxing demonstration at ICON Boxing Club since Oct. took place Saturday, April 18. The event was a platform for selected members to display their boxing abilities. No winner was crowned after a fight. It was a mutual respect between fighters, yet a competitive clash among warriors. Competitors competed against each other in a one-on-one battle …
BRISTOL, R.I. — ICON Boxing Club has been making a lot of changes in their facility recently. The boxing room is covered with fresh paint and a giant logo in the back wall, as well as new programs, class time slots, and trainers. One of the key contributors in strengthening ICON is Archie Vazquez, personal trainer and boxing enthusiast. Vazquez not only contributes …
BRISTOL, R.I. – Dinis “Sweetbread” Paiva is well-known for his talented mix martial arts skills and his recent string of highlight reel first round knockouts. Paiva, 27, from East Providence, R.I. is a Classic Entertainment and Sports mixed martial artist. Paiva recently won the 2014 Most Improved Professional Award. After an ordinary start in his career with CES, the future is …
