Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease, which is caused
by the dysfunction of the motor system with symptoms such as tremors,
difficulty in walking and muscle rigidity 28. PD
affects around 1% of people aged > 60 years29. Genetic predisposition plays a vital role for its
onset 30-32; moreover, multiple conditions including
diabetes, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), obesity, early menopause in
women, and physical inactivity are associated with an increased risk of
PD 32.