For decades, scientists believed brain structure was fixed after childhood, but imaging and research has shown something that our brains continue to change and adapt well into adulthood. This shift from a “fixed brain” to a “plastic brain” model has changed what we know about brain health and Parkinson’s disease.
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Exercise is not just beneficial for people with Parkinson’s disease—it’s essential medicine. In early February 2026, Dr. Daniel Corcos, a Northwestern University professor of physical therapy and human movement sciences, shared insights about exercise and Parkinson’s in an interview with Being Patient. His message: exercise provides both immediate day-to-day benefits (improved mood, concentration, symptom management) and long-term benefits (slowing disease progression), making it one of the most powerful tools available to people with Parkinson’s.
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What if the way we think about Parkinson’s progression is wrong? Traditional staging systems assign numbers to disease severity, but they don’t capture what really matters: your lived experience, your quality of life, and your ability to do the things that bring you joy and meaning.
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This webinar from February 2026 addressed frequently asked questions about physical therapy for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Anyone with PD, their care partners, and family members seeking to understand how physical therapy can support mobility, independence, and quality of life will be interested in this topic.
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In the second episode of the new American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) webinar series “Caring With Confidence,” author and adult child care partner Lianna Marie will share tools to be an effective and connected care partner, even at a distance. Read more about what attendees will learn and register now for this free webinar, taking place on Thursday, February 26 at 11am PT.
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