<div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Parkinson’s disease has become t</span><span>he world’s fastest growing</span> <span>neurological</span> <span>disease</span><span>, and its progression is fast and deadly</span><span>.</span> <span>Because o</span><span>nly a small percentage of cases of Alzheimer’s disease are</span> <span>caused by gene</span><span>s</span><span>, researchers have been studying what is at the root of this issue. On this episode of The Model Health Show,</span> <span>you’re</span> <span>going to learn about the latest research on Alzheimer’s disease and what we can do to lower our risk.<br> <br></span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Today’s guest, Dr. Ray Dorsey, is a neurologist and a leading voice in Parkinson’s disease research. His new book,</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The Parkinson’s Plan</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>, outlines the latest science on this disease, including the main causes and how we can reverse its trajectory.<br> <br></span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>In this interview,</span> <span>you’re</span> <span>going to</span> <span>learn about the connection between chemical exposure and brain diseases.</span> <span>You’ll</span> <span>hear lifestyle habits you can implement</span> <span>immediately</span> <span>to reduce your risk for Parkinson’s disease and so much more. Dr. Ray Dorsey is a true expert in this subject matter, and I hope you enjoy this episode of The Model Health Show. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>In this episode</span> <span>you’ll</span> <span>discover:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>What</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Parkinson’s disease</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>is and its defining symptoms.</span> <span>(5:04)</span></span></li> <li><span>The history of Parkinson’s disease.</span> <span>(5:21)</span></li> <li><span>How </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>environment</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>factors into the development of Parkinson’s disease.</span> <span>(6:47)</span></span></li> <li><span>What </span><span>a man-made</span> <span>disease is.</span> <span>(8:05)</span></li> <li><span>How we can make Parkinson’s disease rare again</span> <span>by</span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>eliminating three causes</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span> <span>(10:09) </span></span></li> <li><span>What we know about the </span><span>genetic forms of Parkinson’s disease</span><span>.</span> <span>(12:36)</span></li> <li><span>The connection between dry cleaning chemicals and brain diseases.</span> <span>(12:54)</span></li> <li><span>Which </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>specific</span><span>, common</span> <span>environmental toxins</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>are linked to Parkinson’s disease.</span> <span>(</span><span>16:43</span><span>)</span></span></li> <li><span>What the Parkinson’s 25 </span><span>is</span><span>.</span> <span>(28:02)</span></li> <li><span>How </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>pesticide exposure</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>impacts</span> <span>human health.</span> <span>(28:39)</span></span></li> <li><span>The hidden dangers of dry cleaning </span><span>your</span> <span>clothing. (34:19)</span></li> <li><span>Why cleaning up our environment can make children smarter</span> <span>and healthier</span><span>.</span> <span>(</span><span>45:31)</span></li> <li><span>The importance of </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>sleep for brain health</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span> <span>(47:41)</span></span></li> <li><span>How exercise can protect nerve cells. </span><span>(49:34)</span></li> <li><span>The </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>three pieces of</span> <span>health advice</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Dr. Dorsey</span> <span>gives his children.</span> <span>(51:48)</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Items mentioned in this episode include:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li