Hey everyone! This Friday marks World Parkinson's Day, a special time to raise awareness and spotlight the fight against Parkinson's disease. 🧠💪
Parkinson's is a degenerative brain disorder known for symptoms like uncontrollable movements, tremors, stiffness, balance challenges, and speech difficulties. While most cases are seen in people over 60, it can also affect individuals under 50.
Key Points:
- The cause of Parkinson's remains largely unknown, with genetics and environmental factors both playing a role.
- About 13% of those diagnosed have a genetic link to the disease.
- Women generally have a lower risk compared to men.
- Environmental factors such as pesticide & herbicide exposure, heavy metals, rural living, well water use, and certain industrial chemicals may increase the risk.
Even though there isn't a cure yet, treatments are available to manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Exciting research is underway, exploring groundbreaking therapies that could eventually slow or even reverse disease progression. 🚀
Stay informed and share this guide with your friends to spread awareness and support ongoing research! ❤️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
