Common condition could be key risk factor for Parkinson's disease: study

Parkinson’s disease — which can cause tremors, slow movement and stiffness — is believed to affect 1 in every 336 Americans .

The exact cause of the neurodegenerative disorder is not known, but it is believed to stem from a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Now, three hospitals in Korea are reporting that patients with restless legs syndrome are more likely to develop Parkinson’s.

Restless legs syndrome symptoms tend to worsen at night or when sitting or lying down. tigercat_lpg – stock.adobe.com

Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is a neurological condition that causes an acute and uncomfortable urge to move the legs.

Movement lessens the pain. Symptoms tend to worsen at night or when sitting or lying down. RLS can develop at any ag