Beyond Genetics: Why Environmental Exposures Like Pesticides Matter in Parkinson’s Disease

Welcome to the eighth episode of The Caring Neurologist with Dr. Sandeep Thakar! In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Thakkar dives into the alarming links between Parkinson’s disease and environmental toxins, specifically the pesticides used at golf courses and in our own backyards. Inspired by a recent JAMA Neurology study, they unravel how living near manicured greens could impact long-term brain health, what specific chemicals are involved, and why these risks matter far beyond jus...