Jeremy Likness
It's My Anniversary!
Reflections of my first year after being diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease.
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My life with Parkinson's Disease
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Jeremy Likness
- Jan 19, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 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 28, 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,...
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Jeremy Likness
- Nov 20, 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 5, 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 11, 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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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 10, 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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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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