Anxiety SPIKES risk of common brain disorder?

Let’s talk about anxiety.

It almost feels like the world has been in a collective funk…

People are uncertain about what the future may hold in many ways. More patients of mine are complaining of feeling anxious than ever before.

This is worrisome.

After all, we know anxiety can lead to a host of medical conditions.

And now, research reveals it might skyrocket your risk of developing THIS common neurological disorder…

Silent (but noticeable) clues

According to new research, those over 50 who suffer from anxiety might face at least a twofold higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD), compared to their non-anxious peers.

(PD affects roughly 10 million people worldwide, making it the second most common neurological disease after Alzheimer’s—and the most common movement disorder.)

Researchers compared health records for over 1 million people—including nearly 110,000 patients diagnosed with anxiety between 2008 and 2018, and over 878,000 patients without anxiety.

Then, they tracked other symptoms, including depression, low blood pressure, tremors, rigidity, impaired balance, constipation, sleep issues, fatigue, and cognitive impairment.

Turns out, PD risk at least doubled in patients with anxiety. Moreover, the presence of the symptoms listed above were considered to be early signs of PD—as patients struggling with them were the most likely to develop the neurological disorder.

Find ways to alleviate stress

It’s always a good thing to identify a disease process sooner rather than later. And this research might help us do just that when it comes to PD.

If you’re someone suffering from anxiety in addition to the aforementioned symptoms—like poor sleep, tremors, balance issues, and more—start discussing your risk of PD with your doctor.

After all, having valuable time to make interventions before it’s too late to make any appreciable difference is priceless.

Plus, I really think these findings help us place anxiety as a modifiable risk factor. I’m not saying that anxiety can’t just crop up of the blue—or that it’s easy to overcome.

However, there are many natural and safe ways to help alleviate stress and, in turn, feelings of anxiety.

One of the most significant ways I overcome these feelings is through exercise or preparing a healthy meal. (I also have to avoid personal triggers, like watching or reading the news.)

But be assured there are countless ways to overcome anxiety—from mindfulness meditation to taking a walk out in nature, working in the garden, and more.

Why not simply find something you enjoy every single day? (Whatever you do, please don’t stress eat.)

In fact, I recently explained how spending time in nature and building an attainable exercise routine can help ward off not only PD, but Alzheimer’s and dementia, too.

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Source:

“Anxiety Tied to Doubling of Parkinson’s Risk.” U.S. News, 06/26/2024. (usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-06-26/anxiety-tied-to-doubling-of-parkinsons-risk)