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112322, good. Now they're packing a punch and taking on Parkinson's disease. NYIT's Rocksteady program put on this 12 hour boxathon to raise awareness of Parkinson's disease and how to treat it. Doctors say exercise like boxing is beneficial for the body and mind of Parkinson's patients. Exercise is the only treatment that slows down the progressive nature of Parkinson's disease. It's a lot of fun and it gives it makes people feel empowered.

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People with Parkinson's disease put their sparring skills to the test for the NYIT Parkinson's Center's Box-a-thon. The event is part of the Rock Steady Boxing program. Doctors say exercise like boxing can slow down the progression of Parkinson's.

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