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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Patient on bed speaking to a doctor

    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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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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