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Parkinson’s disease affects your motor ability that in turn causes difficulty in carrying out your normal day-to-day functions. Although you might be aware of the causes and risk factors of Parkinson’s, here are few things that you ought to know.
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A sleep disorder might increase your risk of Parkinson’s disease: The rapid-eye-movement sleep disorder not only acts as a precursor but as an early sign of neurodegeneration. This in turn leads to ailments like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
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Many different types of exercise can benefit people with Parkinson's, including yoga, tai chi, and dance. These activities positively impact mental health by reducing stress and improving mood.
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Cinnamon can slow down the progression of Parkinsons’ disease: This spice reverses the biomechanical, cellular and anatomical changes that occur in the brain by inhibiting the loss of proteins Parkin and DJ-1. Apart from this, it prevents neuronal damage, normalises the levels of neurotransmitter and improves your motor function.
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There are more than two dozen genetic risk factors involved in Parkinson’s disease: Although the exact cause of Parkinson’s disease is still unknown, understanding the genetic basis plays a key role in finding effective therapies and thus, in dealing with the disease.
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A smartphone app can help detect Parkinson’s disease: The app (which is still in its initial stage of development) functions by picking up subtle changes in a person’s voice, gait and manual dexterity to diagnose the condition. With this smartphone app, diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease might become easier.
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An anti-cancer drug can help in the treatment of Parkinson's disease: A research published in the journal, Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience, revealed that an anti-cancer drug holds a clue for Parkinson’s treatment and thus, aid in restoring motor function. The stem cells treated with an anti-cancer drug were implanted into mice suffering from Parkinson’s and clinical trials on humans are yet to be carried out.
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Yoga asanas like talasana and utkatasana can improve your coordination and balance: Apart from this, performing rechak, a yoga technique, also aids in reducing or controlling tremors in Parkinson’s.
