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Jan 19
6 min

The Balancing Act

I just finished another round of exercise. In this post I share what goals I met, how I got there, what's next and a little astrophotography

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Jeremy Likness

Jan 3
8 min

What I Left Behind

How a plant-based diet has transformed my health with hard evidence from medical labs that track my lipid panels over several years.

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Jeremy Likness

Dec 26, 2020
8 min

2020 Couldn't Shake Me

Despite a global pandemic, a Parkinson's Disease diagnosis and losing loved ones, 2020 was still a year to be thankful for because...

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Jeremy Likness

Nov 29, 2020
2 min

Pleased to Meet You!

I started this blog in early 2020 shortly after my diagnosis of adult onset Parkinson's Disease. If you haven't read my original story, p...

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My Top 5 Quest 2 VR Fitness Game Picks for Parkinson's Disease

Jeremy Likness

Nov 21, 2020
15 min

My Top 5 Quest 2 VR Fitness Game Picks for Parkinson's Disease

Here are my top picks for burning calories while having fun in VR. Some of these titles may even challenge you mind and improve PD symptoms.

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Jeremy Likness

Nov 6, 2020
4 min

Halfway to Nowhere

One-armed push-ups and one-legged squats help keep Parkinson's Disease symptoms away.

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Jeremy Likness

Oct 12, 2020
4 min

Behind the Magic Door

There's a new door in town. It's magic. Behind the door I continue to race to stay ahead of my Parkinson's Disease.

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Jeremy Likness

Sep 6, 2020
3 min

One Hundred (is just the beginning)

How I hit a major milestone of doing 100 burpees in a single workout, and the impact it had on my life with Parkinson's Disease.

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Jeremy Likness

Aug 21, 2020
6 min

Lucky Number Seven

I never thought seeing my score go down could be so exciting. My symptoms are improving and this post details why.

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Jeremy Likness

Jul 26, 2020
7 min

Islands, Burpees, Hikes and Comets

A tale of burpees, islands, and hiking. There's even a comet involved.

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Jeremy Likness

Jul 7, 2020
14 min

It's Hard to Say Goodbye

Sharing my memories of our beautiful German Shepherd, Indi.

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Jeremy Likness

Jul 4, 2020
3 min

Happy Independence Day

A quick update for everyone on the 4th of July.

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Jeremy Likness

Jun 6, 2020
8 min

Welcome to June

A June update with thoughts about social injustice, an update about our dog, Indi, my mental health, exercise and more.

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Jeremy Likness

May 23, 2020
8 min

The Five Keys to Healthy Eating

You don't have to count calories, weigh food on a scale or go on a crash diet to live healthy. Learn these 5 practical tips to eat healthy.

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A Burpee a Day and Beat Saber for Parkinson's

Jeremy Likness

May 16, 2020
3 min

A Burpee a Day and Beat Saber for Parkinson's

I decided to get familiar with burpees. Real familiar. See what the result was, and learn how I use a virtual reality game to tame my PD.

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Jeremy Likness

May 11, 2020
7 min

How is Parkinson's Disease Diagnosed?

As of me writing this, there is no definitive test for Parkinson's Disease. It is considered a "clinical diagnosis."

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Jeremy Likness

May 3, 2020
12 min

Tips for Turning to the Plant Side

This post isn't about convincing you to eat a plant-based diet. Today, I want to skip the why and go straight to the what and how.

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Jeremy Likness

Apr 26, 2020
3 min

Coding in the Time of COVID-19

How has life changed for computer programmers as a result of the 2019 novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2? A good friend of mine wanted to know...

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Gut Check: Parkinson's Disease and the Gut-Brain Connection

Jeremy Likness

Apr 18, 2020
7 min

Gut Check: Parkinson's Disease and the Gut-Brain Connection

This may be a bit much for some of you to stomach, but there is a scientific connection between your brain 🧠 and your gut.

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A World Record on World Parkinson's Disease Day

Jeremy Likness

Apr 12, 2020
4 min

A World Record on World Parkinson's Disease Day

A world record exercise attempt, two special new videos, unconventional exercise and celebration of the resurrection. All in one blog post!

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