Understanding Parkinson’s Disease: Early Signs, Symptoms, and How to Manage It Did you know that 4% of people diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease are under the age of 50? While Parkinson’s affects both men and women, it is more common in men. You may have heard about the benefits of exercise in various health conditions—well, here […]
Parkinson’s Disease
An Overview of Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately dopamine-producing (“dopaminergic”) neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra. Dopamine serves as a neurotransmitter and enables neurons in your brain to communicate and control movement. With Parkinson’s Disease, one type of neuron steadily degenerates and no […]