There’s something about the first signs of cooler weather that makes me pause and feel alive again. The days are getting shorter, the mornings feel a little different, and the air finally has a hint of crispness. After months of central Texas heat, it’s comforting to know that cooler weather…
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A brief, personalized neuropsychological rehabilitation program may help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) manage cognitive difficulties, according to a feasibility study. Participants reported improvements in their ability to use cognitive strategies, plan daily activities, and cope with fatigue. The study (ISRCTN11203922)Â showed that the program, called Neuropsychological Evaluation and…
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Higher levels of physical activity may be associated with a lower likelihood of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), mainly among people with low sun exposure, a Swedish study suggests. The study assessed leisure-time physical activity and sun exposure. In the overall population, no clear overall association was found between physical…
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Adding probiotics to standard multiple sclerosis (MS) therapies may help to reduce fatigue, depression, and disability levels, as well as improve quality of life, in people with relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), according to data from a small clinical trial. Probiotics are live microorganisms intended to support health. Compared with patients…
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A new $1 billion fundraising campaign by the National MS Society aims to accelerate research breakthroughs in multiple sclerosis (MS) and expand access to patient care and support — with the ultimate goal of bringing the world closer to a future without MS.
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