Parkinson’s disease symptoms: The way you speak could signal the brain disease

Neurons in the substantial nigra produce a specific type of neurotransmitter – dopamine – responsible for regulating movement. Without it, symptoms of Parkinson’s develop. The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) grouped four primary motor symptoms of the condition. These are: tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia (slow movement) and postural instability (balance issues). Delving into bradykinesia, this common […]

Parkinson’s disease warning – the ‘annoying’ symptom you may be ignoring

Parkinson’s disease is a condition that causes the brain to become progressively more damaged over time, said the NHS. You could be at risk of the neurodegenerative condition if you find that you’re unusually dizzy, without any obvious reason, it’s been revealed. Parkinson’s is caused by a loss of nerve cells in a specific part […]