5.1K views · 117 reactions | April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month—and while awareness is important, it’s time we shift the focus to prevention. Research continues to show that lifestyle choices can play a powerful role in reducing the risk of Parkinson’s. Let’s pay attention to the steps we can take now to help protect our brain health for the future. | David Perlmutter, M.D. | Facebook

We often think of Parkinson’s as strictly genetic, but emerging evidence suggests environmental exposures play a much bigger role than we once believed. Mycotoxins, pesticides, and even heavy metals like manganese are being examined as contributors to neurodegenerative diseases. While the science is still evolving, reducing your toxic burden through lifestyle, diet, and indoor air quality is a wise step for long-term brain health. | David Perlmutter, M.D.

10K views · 105 reactions | The relationship between the gut and Parkinson’s underscores the idea that disturbances in one part of the body can have far-reaching implications — even in areas of the body you wouldn’t expect it. There is still a lot of research to be done here, but I am hopeful that by paying attention to the gut, we will be seeing many new avenues for prevention. | David Perlmutter, M.D. | Facebook