April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, so it’s a good time to share important information about this brain disorder that affects about one million people in the United States.

Parkinson’s disease is a nervous system disorder that affects the body’s movement. The disease results from the gradual deterioration of the dopamine-producing nerve cells located in the mid-section of the brain. The most recognizable symptom of Parkinson’s disease is tremors, but stiffness, rigidity, imbalance, and a general slowing of movement also are common. Parkinson’s is […]