Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
An autoimmune disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) is the result of the body's immune system attacking its central nervous system. MS occurs more frequently in women than in men, and generally in the 20s, 30s and 40s. Although there is no known cure, multiple sclerosis doesn't have to stop you from living forward. Learn more about MS symptoms, diagnosis, classification, treatment, and symptom management here.
MS symptoms are varied and unpredictable; therefore, creating an MS diet is tricky. However, there are a few rules and nutrition tips that can help ease your symptoms and keep your body strong.
Pilates is a great tool for improving balance, coordination, and mobility, all especially useful for improving MS symptoms.
Online gaming has taken a new twist with MyBrainGames, a trio of free games designed to improve cognitive function in people with multiple sclerosis.
Wendy Booker was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and ran her first marathon the same year. Now, she's climbed most of the world's Seven Summits in a bid to show that MS can be overcome.
Check out our Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Core Knowledge Section
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Book Reveals Alternative Medicine and Exercises for MS Pain Relief
By MS expert Dr. Alan Bowling, this terrific book explores the many ways alternative and complementary medicine can enhance traditional approaches to MS treatment
Best Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis
When you have multiple sclerosis (MS), physical symptoms can flare and diminish. These adaptable exercises will help you feel your best, no matter how much you can do.
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From Lena Horne to Richard Pryor, plenty of well known people have lived with multiple sclerosis (MS) every day. Scan the list; you may be surprised by who you find!
New Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis?
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