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Is It Possible to Slow the Progression of Parkinson's Disease?

Parkinson’s disease symptoms typically get more severe over time.

Lauren Smith, MAKaren Hovav, MD, FAAP
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP
Updated on July 2, 2025
Featuring Jason Krellman, PhD, ABPP-CNReviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP | July 3, 2025

Parkinson’s disease (PD) tends to start with subtle or mild symptoms. Over time, the symptoms (such as tremor) usually get more severe.

In this video, learn about habits that may potentially help improve quality of life, mood, energy, and movement for people with PD.according to Jason Krellman, PhD, Neuropsychologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.

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