Currently, one million people in the United States alone have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD), which makes it one of the most prevalent neurological disorders on the planet right now. And yet, there is still so much misunderstanding surrounding the illness, and many people have inaccurate perceptions of what exactly PD is. These misconceptions can be dangerous; … [Read more...]
What Are the Stages of Parkinson’s?
Like other age-related diseases including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative condition which worsens over time leading to debilitating disability and lack of basic functioning. The ultimate cause of Parkinson’s? Missing dopamine. Known most commonly as the brain chemical responsible for the reward center of the brain, dopamine is a neurotransmitter required for … [Read more...]
