Environmental Factors and Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Michael Okun

In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer some listener-submitted questions. Then, Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Michael Okun, co-director of the Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration, and the Adelaide Lackner Professor of Neurology at the University of Florida. Dr. Okun sheds light on the increasing rates of Parkinson’s disease diagnosis in our communities, environmental factors that may contribute to the disease, and important considerations for those diagnosed with Parkinson’s.   Additional Resources Parkinson Secrets Skin Problems May Be Early Signs of a Neurologic Condition Factors That May Increase the Risk of Parkinson's Disease Parkinson’s Disease Won’t Extinguish This Firefighter’s Passion   Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes Ed Begley Jr. on Utilizing a Healthy Lifestyle to Thrive with Parkinson’s Disease How American Ninja Warrior Jimmy Choi Rose Above Parkinson’s Comedy and Courage: Comedian Richard Lewis on Living with Parkinson’s Disease   We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? ·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 ·       Email us at [email protected]   Social Media:  Dr. Michael Okun @michaelokun @fixelinstitute Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD