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Summer heat and humidity can certainly put a strain on your exercise plans. While you may have the option to move your workout plans indoors into an air-conditioned space, that’s not the only way to stay cool during warm-weather workouts. With some planning and precautions, many people can still exercise outdoors safely on hot summer…

The transition from relapsing-remitting MS to secondary-progressive MS appears to be age dependent, with the forties being the most common period to experience it, according to a review article published in 2021.However, the authors of the review noted that a diagnosis of SPMS can only be retrospective (after the fact), because there is no consensus…

4. Don’t Delay MS TreatmentBecause permanent neurological damage can happen even in the earliest stages of MS, it’s important to start treatment as early as possible, notes the NMSS.“All disease-modifying therapies for MS may reduce chances of the disease becoming progressive,” says Reder.There are quite a few FDA-approved disease-modifying therapies for MS that have been found…

1. A Ketogenic Diet Causes the Body to Produce KetonesSimply put, a ketogenic diet is a diet that produces ketone bodies, according to Angel L. Moreno, NP, at the UCLA Goldberg Migraine Program in Los Angeles.“Ketones are [acids that are released into the bloodstream] when we start burning fat for fuel, when there is no readily…

If you search for superfoods online, you’ll generate a long list of foods chock-full of vitamins and nutrients like fiber. While superfoods are beneficial for good health, some mainstays might not be the best options if you have an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) like Crohn’s. For instance, superfoods high in fiber may simply be too…

When chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and other symptoms of Crohn’s disease become too difficult to treat with medication and dietary modification alone, surgery is often required. Surgery is a reality for as many as two-thirds to three-quarters of people with Crohn’s, according to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.A small bowel resection is…

Massage isn’t just an occasional feel-good indulgence — it can be a great form of rheumatoid arthritis treatment. Need proof? According to research published in Complementary Therapy in Clinical Practice, study participants reported relief from pain and stiffness after four once-a-week moderate-pressure massages on arms affected by rheumatoid arthritis, supplemented with daily self-massage at home.…

Oral cancer is a type of head and neck cancer that affects the mouth and throat, including the tongue, lips, teeth, and gums. Because you need these structures to chew and swallow food, eating could be one of the first challenges you deal with when you have oral cancer.Below, a cancer dietitian shares advice on…

EH: Was it daunting, starting a national organization?KJ: I come from a family of creative, community-minded people, so I didn’t feel as though I couldn’t do it. Though I was told by everyone “You can’t do that,” because we didn’t have funding and we didn’t have access to resources or anything at that time. But determination…

Loads of military and war references have been going through my head of late. I’ve written pieces that touched on “fighting the battle” with multiple sclerosis (MS), the “quagmire” of progressive MS treatment, and even the benefit of “surrender.”As I help plan a writers’ weekend for the bloggers of MS Ireland’s MS & Me blog,…

While anyone can develop obstructive sleep apnea, certain factors can increase your risk for this condition or mean you may be more likely to already have it, per MedlinePlus:Obesity The most common risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea is carrying excessive weight. Some research has suggested rates of sleep apnea in people who are obese may…

The months-long Adderall shortage is forcing people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — and parents of kids with ADHD — to find creative ways to get their hands on medicines they need.That’s because at this point, supplies aren’t just limited for Adderall, which has been on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) drug…

Latest tracking by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is showing yet another shift in the COVID-19 landscape.Although the XBB.1.5 strain of the omicron virus is still responsible for most of the COVID-19 cases in the United States, the subvariant now makes up just 27 percent of new infections as of June 24…

The diabetes medication Ozempic has been hailed as a wonder drug that can cause speedy and dramatic weight loss.This alone has caused a social media sensation, but on top of that, people using this injectable medicine (also prescribed under the name Wegovy to treat overweight and obesity) are reporting a surprising side effect: disinterest in…