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Ask a Doctor: “What Habits Might Slow Down My Parkinson’s Progression?”

Certain habits may potentially help manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

Sophia KellerMera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Written by Sophia Keller | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Published on June 28, 2023

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive condition. At this time, there’s not a medication that helps slow the worsening of symptoms. 

However, there are some lifestyle changes that may help improve strength, energy, range of motion, coordination, and heart health. This may in turn help slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease, according to Jason Krellman, PhD, Neuropsychologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

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  • Jason Krellman, PhD, ABPP-CNJason Krellman, PhD, ABPP-CN, is a Neuropsychologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

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    National Institute on Aging. (2022). Parkinson’s disease: Causes, symptoms, and treatments.

    Parkinson’s Foundation. (n.d.). Diet & nutrition.

    Xu, X., et al. (2019). Exercise and Parkinson’s disease. International Review of Neurobiology.

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