Scientists from the University of Florida College of Medicine (USA) linked being alone to the risk of Parkinson’s disease. It turned out that single people of different ages are 37% more likely to contract this disease. In this respect reports EurekAlert.
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disease of the nervous system that causes neurons to gradually disappear. The patient gradually loses control over the movements of the body muscles, tremors appear, and the ability to walk worsens.
Approximately 500 thousand people between the ages of 38-73 participated in the research. Health information was obtained from the UK Biobank, a repository of biological samples (usually human) for use in research. Participants asked themselves, “Do you feel lonely?” They completed a survey in which they were asked to answer the question:
After 15 years of follow-up, 2,822 people were diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. It was revealed that people who define themselves as lonely have a 37% higher risk of contracting this disease.
Scientists suggest that loneliness and a solitary lifestyle make the brain more susceptible to neurodegeneration. This is the progressive loss of neuronal structure or function that can lead to the development of Parkinson’s disease or Alzheimer’s disease. Lonely people are also more likely to smoke, exercise less, and have unhealthy eating habits.
Previous scientists I learnedHe said that exercise and yoga are effective in fighting Parkinson’s disease.
Source: Gazeta
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