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Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a chronic degenerative disease of the Central Nervous System that impairs primarily the motor skills and speech of the individual who is affected by.  It belongs to a group of medical conditions generally called "movement disorders".  From a clinical point of view, it is characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor at rest, a slowing of physical movement, and, in extreme cases, a loss of physical movement. Symptoms of PD have been known since ancient t

Age is the best-known risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease. Besides age, another strong risk factor is a gene (a piece of DNA) called apolipoprotein E (APOE), which can exist as E2, E3 or E4.    Of the three variants, only APOE4 increases the risk of Alzheimer’s significantly. Having APOE4 gene means you need to be proactive about prevention and follow healthy lifestyle (exercise, diet, socialize) to riduce the negative impact of APOE4 on brain health.

Which, genetics vs. postal code, is likely the most impactful on our longevity? One might be surprised to learn that a study points to the significant and more poignant impact of our postal code, and the environmental, health, food factors associated vs. the genetic code with which we are born.