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Living with Parkinson’ s

THE LATEST FROM“ ASK THE MD”

Rachel Dolhun, MD, translates recent Parkinson’ s research, medicine and related topics in blog posts and videos.
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WALKING AND BALANCE PROBLEMS Especially as disease progresses, people with Parkinson’ s may experience shuffling steps, freezing in place or falls. At MJFF, we’ re building a roadmap to determine the underlying causes and help develop better therapies.
MAKING THE MOST OF A DOCTOR’ S VISIT People with Parkinson’ s may only see their physician for brief appointments a few times a year. But there are steps that can help maximize this time and improve communication with your doctor.
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT CONSTIPATION? Constipation is a common, nonmotor symptom that can cause discomfort and affect medication’ s benefits. Diet adjustments and exercise may offer substantial help.
IS THIS SCIENCE STORY # FAKENEWS? Misinformation is everywhere. A few practical tips can make you a savvy science news consumer and help you find— and share— accurate research updates.
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