Did you know that April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month? Nearly one million Americans live with this disease, according to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF). Among them are recognizable names like singer Linda Ronstadt, actor Bob Hoskins, and astronaut Rich Clifford. Of course, Muhammad Ali and Michael J. Fox also have well-known diagnoses, and they have both started foundations centered around Parkinson’s awareness. While there is currently no cure for this progressive movement disorder, there are many ways to address and treat its symptoms. Read on to learn more about this disease that affects so many American families. What is Parkinson’s Disease?