Myth 1: The Parkinson’s Disease Only Affects the Elderly
Several sources claim that this brain disorder only strikes people in their 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond. As a neurologist, I’d love to bust this myth because Parkinson’s Disease can also attack young people aging between 20 to 40 years. At this stage, we call it Young-onset Parkinson’s.
Myth 2: Parkinson’s Disease Can Be Transmitted from One Person to Another
Most people believe Parkinson’s disease is contagious. From a neurologist’s point of view, this neurological condition cannot be transmitted if the affected person makes contact with the healthy population.
Myth 3: Parkinson’s Disease Stems from Genetic Mutation
Since no studies prove genetics may be involved in its occurrence, it is safe to say the exact cause of Parkinson’s Disease remains unknown.
Freelance Writer and a Sex and Relationships Adviser at shopgiejo.com
Barbara is a freelance writer and a sex and relationships adviser at Dimepiece LA and Peaches and Screams. Barbara is involved in various educational initiatives aimed at making sex advice more accessible to everyone and breaking stigmas around sex across various cultural communities. In her spare time, Barbara enjoys trawling through vintage markets in Brick Lane, exploring new places, painting and reading.
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