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5 tips for sharing your personal multiple sclerosis story
(BPT) – The tradition of storytelling – the social and cultural activity of sharing stories – extends as far back into human history as the ancient Greeks, and is valued across all cultures and communities. While the ancient Greeks wrote to express and alleviate the concerns of wars, plagues and famine, today, this cherished tradition […]
Managing the Unpredictability of Multiple Sclerosis in the Heat
(BPT) – Heat and humidity can make anyone feel uncomfortable, but for the 400,000 people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the United States, warmer weather can make life particularly difficult to manage. ‘When it’s warm and sunny, that’s when I want to spend the most time outdoors,’ said Wendy Booker, who has been living […]
Pittsburgh woman builds strong support network to help with challenges of multiple sclerosis
(BPT) – When Judy Metzler was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at age 54, she was in shock – she felt too young to have a chronic disease. Judy wanted to learn more about it, but didn’t know where to turn. That’s where her husband, Jeff, stepped in. “Without Jeff, I wouldn’t have made it […]
Maternal supplementation with multiple micronutrients compared with iron-folic acid
In Bangladesh, daily maternal supplementation of multiple micronutrients compared to iron-folic acid before and after childbirth did not reduce all-cause infant mortality to age 6 months, but did result in significant reductions in preterm birth and low birth weight, according to a study in the December 24/31 issue of JAMA. Multiple micronutrient deficiencies are common […]
Bowel cancer risk reduced by adopting multiple healthy behaviors
Adoption of a combination of five key healthy behaviors is associated with a reduction in the risk of developing bowel cancer. Researchers from the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke quantified the impact of combined multiple healthy lifestyle behaviors on the risk of developing bowel cancer, and found that this impact is stronger in men […]
Insulin pumps result in better blood sugar control than multiple daily injections in people with type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is usually controlled by diet and medication, but most people with advanced disease also end up needing insulin therapy to achieve control of their blood sugar. However, roughly a third of these patients struggle to achieve the right level of blood sugar control with insulin injections many times a day. The growing […]