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Former MLB Player Dave Parker Shares His Perspective on Parkinson's Disease

Parker manages his symptoms through medication and exercise

Currently, Parker takes Carbidopa and maintains an active lifestyle to maintain his symptoms. His current workout regimen includes stretching, weightlifting and using the treadmill and stationary bike.

Parker also spends his evenings teaching an eight-week program at the Cincinnati Reds Urban Youth Academy, which is just a short walk from his home in Cincinnati. In this program, he teaches kids the fundamentals of baseball.

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