Kermit Smith was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2015 after he noticed changes with how he walked and moved his feet. In this video, hear his tips for managing Parkinson’s disease.
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National Institute on Aging. (2022). Parkinson’s disease: Causes, symptoms, and treatments.
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Zafar, S., et al. (2023). Parkinson disease. StatPearls.
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Lauren Smith, MALauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
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Mera Goodman, MD, FAAPMera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.
