Even the simplest lifestyle choices can make a meaningful difference in how you live with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Lifestyle is about more than routines — it’s about the everyday actions that support your brain, body and overall well-being. Whether you’re living with Parkinson’s or supporting someone who is, small, consistent habits around movement, rest, nutrition and connection can make a meaningful difference.
These strategies for living as well as possible with Parkinson’s aren’t quick fixes or one-size-fits-all plans. Rather, when applied consistently, research shows they can help support your brain health and improve quality of life, no matter your age or diagnosis.
Ask the MD: Lifestyle Strategies to Boost Brain Health
In this Ask the MD video, Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM, movement disorder specialist, lifestyle medicine physician and principal medical advisor at The Michael J. Fox Foundation, speaks with neurologists Ayesha Sherzai, MD, and Dean Sherzai, MD, PhD, a dynamic husband-and-wife team widely known as The Brain Docs.
Whether you're just getting started or looking to adjust what you're already doing, this video offers practical, science-backed guidance from experts who deeply understand the challenges and opportunities that come with Parkinson’s.
A Roadmap for Living Well with Parkinson’s
Dr. Dolhun, along with other Parkinson's experts, provides strategies for getting better rest, building a brain-healthy diet, staying active and supporting your emotional and mental well-being.
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Getting Better Sleep
Sleep challenges are common in Parkinson’s, but small changes to your routine may help you get the rest you need.
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Diet and Nutrition
Eating well can fuel your brain, ease symptoms and help you feel your best — one meal, one habit at a time.
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Exercise is Essential
Exercise is more than movement — it’s one of the most powerful tools for supporting brain health.
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The Power of Community
Staying connected to others supports your mental and emotional health.
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