Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s Disease Is Linked to Lack of Dopamine—Here’s How to Boost It

Lifestyle changes can improve the course of Parkinson’s disease, according to research.
Parkinson’s Disease Is Linked to Lack of Dopamine—Here’s How to Boost It
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Zena le Roux
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“My active life is over. My risk of dying from COVID-19 is high. I’ll probably end up in a wheelchair or shuffling around like a zombie.”

These were the thoughts that raced through Keith Wilson’s mind when he was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

Zena le Roux
Zena le Roux
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Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.