World Parkinson's Day: Everything You Need to Know...

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative condition that worsens over time and mostly affects the nervous system, which controls various body components. Parkinson's disease results from a drop in dopamine levels caused by damage to brain nerve cells. Tremors, stiffness, loss of balance, and slow movement are a few signs of Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease typically begins slowly, with hardly perceptible tremors. Among the cognitive effects of Parkinson's disease include amnesia, dementia, and trouble understanding and reasoning. World Parkinson Day is celebrated annually to increase public awareness of this disorder. Here are some things to remember as we prepare to mark the day this year.

Date: april 11 is designated as World Parkinson's Day each year. The big day falls on thursday this year.

History: Dr. james Parkinson was the first to identify the first Parkinson's disease patient in 1817. The World Parkinson's Day celebration was established in 1997 by the european Association for Parkinson's Disease, and it falls on april 11 each year. The World health Organization also co-sponsored the event.

Significance: On this day, researchers convene to investigate novel study techniques aimed at limiting or delaying the advancement of this illness. It also gives us a chance to rejoice in the advancements achieved in our knowledge of this illness and its symptoms. Considerable progress has been achieved in the last few decades in our knowledge of this illness and its therapeutic options. The purpose of the day is to recognize the efforts made by medical professionals to enhance the quality of life for people who have Parkinson's disease. This World Parkinson's Day, Parkinson's Europe, the co-founder of the event, stated on their official website that they would like to emphasize the value of exercise and physical activity for those who have the disorder.