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Daniel Morrow & Jessica Knibbs

Parkinson's symptoms in how you walk - including stiffness and slowness

Two people in the UK are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease every hour, according to research. Charity Parkinson’s UK says the condition is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world - and currently has no cure.

Around 145,000 people are said to be living in the UK with the condition, the Mirror reports. Initial symptoms of Parkinson’s come off as mild before developing worse over the future.

The brain disorder causes unintended or uncontrollable movements - such as shaking, stiffness or a difficult with balance and coordination.

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