Health 411- Parkinson's Disease with Jessica Snyder

What is Parkinson’s Disease? Is it just something you get when you’re older, or can it also happen before the age of 50? Today, Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Kaya Basatemur are joined by Lt. Commander Jessica Snyder, a retired member of the Coast Guard who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease earlier in life. Lt. Snyder discusses the environmental factors that possibly led to the onset of her early diagnosis, and why she has an atypical presentation of Parkinson’s disease. Lt. Snyder is an extremely active advocate for both patients with Parkinson’s disease and Veterans struggling with chronic illness, pain, and sickness as a result of exposure to chemical warfare. Tune in to this week’s episode of Health 411 to learn more!