Making lifestyle changes won’t “cure” Parkinson’s disease, but it may help slow the progression of the disease and/or improve quality of life.
In general, a healthy lifestyle can help support mood, energy, and well-being. In this video, learn more specific lifestyle changes that may help with Parkinson’s disease, according to Jason Krellman, PhD, Neuropsychologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Jason Krellman, PhD, ABPP-CN, is a Neuropsychologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
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