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Can metabolic syndrome substantially increase Parkinson’s risk?

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Past research shows that metabolic syndrome can lead to diseases like type 2 diabetes, stroke, atherosclerosisTrusted Source, atrial fibrillation, organ damageTrusted Source, pregnancy complicationsTrusted Source, and certain cancers. Image forillustration purposes.
Past research shows that metabolic syndrome can lead to diseases like type 2 diabetes, stroke, atherosclerosisTrusted Source, atrial fibrillation, organ damageTrusted Source, pregnancy complicationsTrusted Source, and certain cancers. Image forillustration purposes.
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Medical News Today

As much as 31% of the world’s population has metabolic syndrome — a combination of several health issues, such as high blood pressure and abdominal obesity, that when blended can raise a person’s risk for several health conditions. 

Metabolic syndrome has also been linked to an increased risk for certain neurological conditions like cognitive declineAlzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease.

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https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/can-metabolic-syndrome-substantially-increase-parkinsons-risk?utm_term=feature&utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=MNT%20Daily%20News&utm_content=2025-08-26&apid=&rvid=4ba4ec80177cae00eabc43b8bc6648d598c4a356d104663735777e0a0f8b5c9f

Information source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com

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