Parkinson’s Disease: Understanding the Condition and Living Well
Often referred to as shaking palsy, Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological condition caused by an imbalance of two key brain chemicals: dopamine and acetylcholine. Dopamine plays a vital role in carrying messages between nerve cells that control movement. When the brain can no longer produce enough dopamine, Parkinson’s disease begins to develop.
Although there is...