Scary NEW Parkinson’s projections

Parkinson’s disease isn’t one of those “it could never happen to me” conditions.

In fact, studies project that the number of Parkinson’s cases will skyrocket to 1.2 million by 2030, which means that someone you love could one day be afflicted with this debilitating disease…

A disease with NO cure.

And if that news wasn’t sobering enough, researchers have just discovered more scary news about the long-term Parkinson’s outlook…

A new research study published in the journal npj Parkinson’s Disease has revealed that cases of Parkinson’s are not only on the rise…

But that they are also actually WORSE than previously reported.

How much worse?

This latest study found that incidences of Parkinson’s are 50% more common than previous estimates.

Study researchers examined Parkinson’s incidence from 2012 healthcare data in North America. The study data included nearly 14 million people ranging from 45 to 65.

That data determined that 60,0000–95,000 people were diagnosed with Parkinson’s in North America in 2012 – significantly MORE than previous estimates of 40,000–60,000.

Here’s what this new discovery about the prevalence of Parkinson’s really means.

Yes, there’s no cure for Parkinson’s and cases are steadily rising.

However, knowing that Parkinson’s are becoming more and more common means that healthcare policy makers can take more proactive steps toward Parkinson’s prevention.

For instance, there is spirulina supplementation. Spirulina is a blue-green algae that grows in both fresh and saltwater… and is believed to be one of the oldest life forms on Earth

Researchers believe spirulina contains an anti-inflammatory compound called C-phycocyanin (C-PC) that works to combat the inflammatory response linked to Parkinson’s.

Staying active is also proven to be a great way to manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s.

Finally, if you have a history of Parkinson’s in your family, or are beginning to experience Parkinson’s-like symptoms, be sure to have a conversation with your doctor about a treatment plan that works best for you.

To the on-going Parkinson’s fight,

Sarah Reagan

Sources:

Lennon, Annie. “Parkinson’s disease is 50% more common than previously reported, researchers say.” https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/parkinsons-disease-50-percent-higher-than-previous-estimates