Previous studies have confirmed that the duration of physical exercise has a direct impact on Parkinson's disease (PD); however, the relationship between modes of exercise and PD risk remains unclear. A recent npj Digital Medicine study used data obtained from the United Kingdom Biobank to explore the relationship between PD risk and different exercise patterns. Study: Association of Physical Activity Pattern and Risk of Parkinson's Disease .
Image Credit: Harbucks / Shutterstock.com PD is a neurodegenerative disease that is characterized by postural instability, slow movements, muscle tonus, and resting tremors. Environmental factors, genetic predisposition, and lifestyle, including daily exercise, can influence the development of PD.
PD primarily affects individuals 50 years of age and older. By 2030, researchers estimate that the number of individuals affected by PD will reach 8.7-9.
3 million worldwide. Thus, given the rising burden of PD, it is imperative to identify risk factors early and devise preventive interventions. Increasing evidence indicates the significant benefits of exercise in PD patients.
About 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical exercise (MVPA) each week is recommended by the World Health Organization guidelines. Research has shown similar efficacy of two specific exercise patterns in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and depression. However, the role of certain exercise patterns in mitigating the risk of PD has not been explored.
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