What is Parkinson's disease?

It is a protracted central nervous system degenerative illness that mostly affects the motor system.

When nerve cells in the basal ganglia, a part of the brain that controls movement, become damaged or die, Parkinson's disease develops.

What are the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease?

• tremor (shaking) in the hands, arms, legs, jaw, or head.
• limbs and trunk are stiff.
• slow movement.
• problems with balance and coordination that can cause falls.

How can Parkinsons be prevented?

• excercise
• use of caffeine
• antioxidants
• green tea consumption