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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 is a fellowship-trained movement disorder specialist, board-certified neurologist and vice president of medical communications at The Michael J. Fox Foundation.


  • Ask the MD: Music as Medicine for the Mind

    Ask the MD: Music Therapy and Parkinson’s

    Music is a powerful tool that can ease many symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, such as walking, speech and mood changes.

    Music moves us, emotionally and physically. And it can be a…

  • Parkinson’s Disease and Acting Out Your Dreams (Ask the MD Video)

    Acting out dreams — yelling, kicking or punching in sleep — can be part of Parkinson’s. It could happen decades before diagnosis or years after. Dr. Dolhun explains.

  • Medical Marijuana and Parkinson’s Disease: New Resources

    Many people are curious about medical marijuana for Parkinson’s. Dr. Dolhun shares the latest in a video and new guide.

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    Ask the MD: Dental Care and Parkinson’s

    Parkinson’s symptoms and medications can impact dental health and care. Learn steps to ease symptoms and take care of your dental health.

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    Ask the MD: What Off, On and Other Common Parkinson’s Terms Mean

    Learning common Parkinson’s terms may help you better understand your treatment options and enhance conversations with your doctor.

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    MJFF’s Updated Guide on Thinking, Memory and Parkinson’s Now Available

    MJFF’s updated resource for people and families with Parkinson’s offers the latest information, tips and research on thinking and memory.

Ask the MD has been made possible through the leadership of members of our Parkinson's Disease Education Consortium in conjunction with The Albert B. Glickman Parkinson's Disease Education Program. These partners' support allows us to furnish high-quality educational content to the Parkinson's community while maintaining our commitment to allocate donor dollars to high-impact research. Editorial control of all Michael J. Fox Foundation-published content rests solely with the Foundation.

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