Increased Risk of Parkinson's Disease Linked to Metabolic Syndrome, Study Shows
A new study links metabolic syndrome to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease. Maintaining metabolic health may help reduce the likelihood of developing neurodegenerative conditions. Source: Medical Xpress.
Recent research published in the journal Neurology has highlighted a noteworthy association between metabolic syndrome and an elevated risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The study, conducted by scientists from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, examined data from over 467,200 individuals with an average age of 57, followed for a median period of 15 years. Findings revealed that individuals with metabolic syndrome—characterized by risk factors such as excess abdominal fat, high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, high triglycerides, and low HDL (
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