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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Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects approximately one million people in the U.S. and yet, so much about it is still misunderstood.
That’s why we’re inviting you to test your knowledge below in our fact or fiction quiz. Click each statement (careful, some are fiction!) to uncover truth and understand more about this chronic disorder.
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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Stanford Health Care and the California Highway Patrol will teach the Age Well, Drive Smart FREE traffic safety class on April 2 in Palo Alto. This class is designed to empower mature drivers with the confidence and skills needed to maintain their independence on the road. Adults, 65 and above should register by Tuesday, March 31.
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