Some Parkinson’s patients may experience strange symptoms, like smell loss and sleep disorders, decades before diagnosis.

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Share on Pinterest New research has found a link between sleep disorders and an increased risk of Parkinson’s. Westend61/Getty Images A new study finds that having obstructive sleep apnea increases ...

Parkinson’s disease — which causes poor balance and stiff movement — affects an estimated 1 million Americans. That number is expected to rise by 20% in the next few years. While there’s no sure-fire ...