Regular exercise may lower risk of women developing Parkinson’s disease – study

A study has suggested regular exercise may lower the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease in women (Ben Birchall/PA)

Getting regular exercise such as cycling, walking, gardening, cleaning and participating in sports may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease in women, a study suggests.

Women who exercised the most had a 25% lower rate of the condition when compared to those who exercised the least.