A new study links multiple viruses to a heightened risk of
neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
disease. There are currently 219 viral species known to infect humans, all
of which cause inflammation in the body.Researchers from the National
Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered a correlation between viral
illness and an increased chance of developing neurodegenerative diseases
like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.For as long as history has been
recorded, there have been viruses — microscopic infectious particles that
are parasites of cells and therefore can only multiply when inside living
cells, such as in human and other animal cells.Viruses cause different
diseases associated with various symptoms. However, one thing all viruses
have in common is that they cause an inflammatory response as the body
works to defend itself from invasion.Previous studies show that viral
inflammation can negatively affect areas of a person’s health, such as
cardiovascular health and lung health.
neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
disease. There are currently 219 viral species known to infect humans, all
of which cause inflammation in the body.Researchers from the National
Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered a correlation between viral
illness and an increased chance of developing neurodegenerative diseases
like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.For as long as history has been
recorded, there have been viruses — microscopic infectious particles that
are parasites of cells and therefore can only multiply when inside living
cells, such as in human and other animal cells.Viruses cause different
diseases associated with various symptoms. However, one thing all viruses
have in common is that they cause an inflammatory response as the body
works to defend itself from invasion.Previous studies show that viral
inflammation can negatively affect areas of a person’s health, such as
cardiovascular health and lung health.
