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Ask the MD: Parkinson’s Disease Advice From a Movement Disorders Neurologist

To help you and your loved ones navigate life with Parkinson's, a movement disorders neurologist 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 disorders neurologist is the principal medical advisor at The Michael J. Fox Foundation.

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  • Nature Walks May Be Good for Your Brain, Study Finds

    Five Lifestyle Changes that Can Reduce Your Fall Risk

    What you eat and drink, as well as other lifestyle factors, can help reduce the risk of falls in people with Parkinson’s.
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  • Five Tips to Support a Loved One with Parkinson's (Ask the MD Video)

    Our newest video offers five tips to help you support a loved one living with PD.
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  • Exercise Improves Cognition in Parkinson's Disease

    What’s the Best Shoe for Parkinson’s?

    Get tips on finding the best shoes for people with Parkinson’s.
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    Common Questions about Vyalev Treatment for Parkinson’s

    Learn about Vyalev, a Parkinson’s medication that provides continuous, all-day delivery of levodopa and carbidopa through a wearable pump.
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  • What’s the Difference between Dystonia and Dyskinesia? (Ask the MD Video)

    Watch our new video about the difference between Dystonia and Dyskinesia.  
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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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The medical information contained in this publication is for general information purposes only. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research has a policy of refraining from advocating, endorsing or promoting any drug therapy, course of treatment, or specific company or institution. It is crucial that care and treatment decisions related to Parkinson’s disease and any other medical condition be made in consultation with a physician or other qualified medical professional.

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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