Art could play a meaningful role in supporting brain health and daily life with Parkinson’s. Whether you’re exploring your own creative outlet or enjoying the work of others, engaging with art could reduce stress and relieve symptoms like tremor and anxiety. While research into its impact is still evolving, interest in art reflects a broader shift toward more holistic Parkinson’s care and could be a useful tool to treat Parkinson’s symptoms and support overall well-being.
In this video, Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM, movement disorder specialist, lifestyle medicine physician and principal medical advisor at The Michael J. Fox Foundation, speaks with Bastiaan Bloem, MD, PhD, neurologist and researcher at RadboudUMC in the Netherlands, about art, creativity and Parkinson’s. He received the 2025 Robert A. Prtizker Prize for Leadership in Parkinson’s Research and is using those funds to investigate this topic.
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