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Parkinson's Disease

Many people suffer from Parkinson's Disease, even famous people like Michael J. Fox, Mohammed Ali, Alan Alda, Neil Diamond etc. There are many every day people who also suffer from Parkinson's Disease who have trouble working and paying their living expenses.  Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive condition, which means it starts with minor symptoms, such as hand tremors, but progressively gets worse over time. It’s a degenerative disease that affects the central nervous system.  The disease is the result of the death of neurotransmitters, which affect motor symptoms and eventually cognitive functions. Typically, Parkinson’s Disease symptoms begin on one side of the body, with that side having more severe symptoms than the other. Most cases have no known cause. While some Parkinson’s cases have been found to be genetic, most are unknown.  The most common motor symptoms of the disease include: -Slowness of Movement: Also known as Bradykinesia, fine motor skills begin to slo...