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.