These lifestyle habits are quietly triggering Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease is no longer an exclusive disease for the elderly. In addition to genetic, environmental and other factors, some daily bad habits are also quietly "promoting" the occurrence of the disease. A seemingly ordinary lifestyle may be eroding the health of the nervous system step by step.

Long-term staying up late and lack of sleep are a major hidden danger. Normal sleep helps the brain to remove metabolic waste and maintain the normal function of nerve cells. However, staying up late for a long time disrupts the biological clock and causes abnormal aggregation of α-synuclein in the brain. The abnormal accumulation of this protein is one of the important pathological characteristics of Parkinson's disease. Long-term lack of sleep can also put the body in a state of stress, affecting the normal function of dopamine neurons, and the reduction of dopamine secretion is the core cause of Parkinson's disease.

A lifestyle lacking exercise is equally dangerous. Regular exercise can not only enhance physical fitness, but also promote the secretion of neurotrophic factors in the brain and protect nerve cells. Sitting for a long time will reduce the activity of nerve cells, reduce the blood supply to the brain, make nerve cells unable to obtain sufficient nutrition and oxygen, and accelerate the aging and degeneration of neurons. At the same time, lack of exercise will also affect the balance of intestinal flora, and intestinal flora imbalance is closely related to the occurrence and development of Parkinson's disease.

In addition, long-term high-salt, high-fat, high-sugar diet habits, as well as excessive intake of processed foods, will lead to increased oxidative stress and inflammatory response in the body, damaging nerve cells. Insufficient intake of fruits and vegetables makes it difficult for the body to obtain enough antioxidants, making it difficult to fight the damage of free radicals to nerve cells, thereby increasing the risk of Parkinson's disease.

Don't take these bad habits lightly anymore. From now on, adjust your work and rest, insist on exercise, and eat a balanced diet to build a healthy defense line for the nervous system and stay away from the threat of Parkinson's disease.