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  • Posted August 22, 2025

Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

In a new study, people with metabolic syndrome were 40% more likely to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.

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