Lifestyle factors and co-existing medical conditions influence cognition in people in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease, with physical exercise and cognitive stimulation shown to have a protective effect, a large study revealed.
High blood pressure, diabetes, and psychiatric problems were found to have a negative impact on cognitive status, with diabetes shown to triple a patient’s risk of mild cognitive impairment.
Cognition in Early Parkinson’s Influenced by Lifestyle, Medical Conditions
