It is well-known that exercise can protect the body from developing many important diseases. Research suggests that it may also have an impact on Parkinson’s development and that the lack of exercise may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s. For those who have already developed Parkinson’s, exercise could be a medicine. Learn here about the … Read moreParkinson’s Disease and Exercise – What’s the Connection?

Parkinson’s is a brain disease that affects body movement. The disease symptoms appear when the brain lost a certain group of neurons that produce dopamine, a well-known chemical that controls body movement. While the exact cause of the disease is still unknown, researchers have found many factors that increase the risk of developing it. These … Read moreHow Parkinson’s Disease is Caused?

While often linked to pleasure, alertness, addiction and mood elevation, dopamine also has a strong connection with Parkinson’s disease. Research shows that its deficiency restricts the brain from performing its motor functions and develops Parkinson’s symptoms.  Dopamine is a well-known neurotransmitter that carries nerve signals across the brain. It’s primarily synthesized and distributed within the … Read moreWhat’s Dopamine and How does it Link to Parkinson’s Disease?

Magnesium is a well-known mineral that the body needs to function properly.  Research suggests that it may also protect the brain from developing Parkinson’s like changes and those who carry its deficiency may increase the risk for Parkinson’s.  So is there any link between magnesium intake and Parkinson’s and is it really beneficial for those … Read moreMagnesium – Is it Useful in Parkinson’s?

Levodopa is an amino acid (chemical formula C9H11NO4) that is used as a prodrug to manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. It is usually taken orally in the form of a pill. Although discovered in 1911, it was 50 years later when an Austrian biochemist Oleh Hornykiewicz reported levodopa as an effective drug for Parkinson’s. … Read moreLevodopa for Parkinson’s Disease – Therapeutic Effects and Side Effects