Golf Courses Linked to Parkinson's
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The Surprising Connection Between Living Near Golf Courses and Parkinson's Disease
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Researchers at the Mayo Clinic and others found a link between golf courses and greater odds of developing Parkinson’s disease.
They found that people who lived near golf courses had a higher risk of developing the disease.
Parkinsonâs is a neurodegenerative condition that progressively worsens peopleâs motor function.
The researchers argue that pesticides used to maintain these courses are likely a major reason behind the connection.
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