Parkinson’s Disease: Risk Factors and Treatments

Researchers are uncovering effective alternative treatments for Parkinson's symptoms

The cause of Parkinson's disease remains unknown but researchers are learning more about treatments—pharmaceutical and natural—that can effectively reduce the symptoms and improve quality of life. Daisy Daisy/Shutterstock

Parkinson’s disease has no known cause or cure, though a number of critical risk factors have been identified and advances have been made in alternative treatment options.

For those facing the disease, increasing their quality of life is an attainable goal.