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Jessica Knibbs & Abbie Meehan

Parkinson's disease symptoms you may spot when walking - including stiff, slow movement

Parkinson's disease is a neurological condition that currently has no cure, and is the fasting growing disease of its kind worldwide.

Charity Parkinson's UK have said that two people in the UK are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease every hour, reports the Mirror. Approximately 145,000 people in the UK are believed to be living with the disease, with symptoms often starting mild before developing into more serious signs.

The disorder, that affects the brain, causes uncontrollable movements, like stiffness, shaking, little to no coordination or difficulty balancing.

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