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Reducing Your Risk of Parkinson Disease

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Reducing Your Risk of Parkinson Disease

The cause of Parkinson disease is not known. Living a healthy lifestyle may help lower the risk.

These things have been linked to a lower risk of the disease:

  • Drinking alcohol in moderation
  • Exercising regularly
  • Having a higher intake
  • Using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

References

  • Homayoun H. Parkinson Disease. Ann Intern Med. 2018; 169(5): ITC33-ITC48.
  • Parkinson disease. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/parkinson-disease. Accessed April 5, 2022.
  • Parkinson disease. Merck Manual Professional Version website. Available at: http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/neurologic-disorders/movement-and-cerebellar-disorders/parkinson-disease. Accessed April 5, 2022.
  • Parkinson's disease. American Association of Neurological Surgeons website. Available at: http://www.aans.org/en/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Parkinsons-Disease. Accessed April 5, 2022.
  • Parkinson's disease information page. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website. Available at: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Parkinsons-Disease-Information-Page. Accessed April 5, 2022.

Contributors

  • Rimas Lukas, MD
Last Updated:
2022-03-01

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