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Ask the MD

To help you and your loved ones navigate life with Parkinson's, a movement disorder specialist discusses Parkinson's research and care through blogs and videos.

Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM

Meet Dr. Dolhun

 Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM, a double-board-certified neurology and lifestyle medicine physician and fellowship-trained movement disorder specialist is the principal medical advisor at The Michael J. Fox Foundation.


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    Your Environment Influences Parkinson’s Risk and Progression: What Can You Do?

    Where you live and work, what hobbies you have, what you eat or don’t eat: these impact risk for Parkinson’s and experience with the disease.
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  • Parkinson's Patients May Be at Higher Risk for Malnutrition

    Top 10 Questions Answered: Nutrition and Parkinson’s

    MJFF senior vice president of medical communications Dr. Rachel Dolhun discusses top questions about diet and Parkinson’s.
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  • Your Top Questions on Exercise and Parkinson’s Answered (Ask the MD Video)

    In this video, Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM speaks with Cristina Colón-Semenza, PhD, a physical therapist, rehab scientist and assistant professor of kinesiology at the University of Connecticut, about…
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  • “Good Night” Starts with a Good Day: Getting Your Best Sleep with Parkinson’s (Ask the MD Video)

    Watch our new video with the five ways to invite better sleep into your life.  
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    New Guide: Exercise, Brain Health and Parkinson’s

    MJFF's new guide has the latest on exercising with and without Parkinson's.
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    Ask the MD: Advanced Practice Providers and Your Parkinson’s Care

    As part of Parkinson’s care, you might see a nurse practitioner, physician assistant or other “advanced practice provider.” How do these health care providers work with your doctor? What’s their role…
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