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Mavenclad Effect on Quality of Life

Dec 25, 2023

Treatment with Mavenclad (cladribine) over two years significantly improved physical and mental health aspects of quality of life in people with highly active relapsing multiple sclerosis, according to a final analysis of data from a Phase 4 study. Mavenclad is an...

Mental health services news from Ontario and Canadian Government

Oct 19, 2023

Mental health services news from Ontario and Canadian Government Ontario Government expands Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program (OSP) to adults province wide. Adults across the province who have depression, anxiety and anxiety-related concerns, can now connect to...

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Jun 22, 2023

What’s even better than banana bread? These banana chocolate chip muffins! Kids of all ages will clamor for such a tasty breakfast bite.

Spaghetti Squash

Jun 22, 2023

This vegetarian casserole is low in calories and very satisfying as a main dish with a mixed green salad!

Spaghetti squash may look funny, but it’s chock full of vitamins and minerals, especially carotenes – so don’t be afraid to try it.

How New Technologies Are Changing the Future of MS Treatments

Jun 10, 2023

MS researchers are pursuing multiple avenues for new treatment options, including a nasal spray and drugs that target the Epstein-Barr. Doctors currently prescribe DMTs to prevent flares, halt new scars on MRI scans, and slow or stave off disability progression.

What Happens if Multiple Sclerosis Goes Untreated?

Jun 10, 2023

The course of MS can vary dramatically from person to person, it’s hard to know with absolute certainty what the prognosis will be for an individual who doesn’t get treatment.

7 Ways to Fight MS Fatigue With Your Fork

Jun 8, 2023

Although no diet has been proved to change the course of MS, nutritious foods like fresh fruit and low-fat dairy may help you fight fatigue, dietitians say

Cannabis Oil vs. Hemp Oil

Mar 23, 2023

As interest in cannabidiol (CBD) continues to grow, so does the availability of different products. A factor that often confuses people is whether the CBD in the products comes from hemp or cannabis. The short answer is that they derive from different varieties of the Cannabis Sativa plant.

Multiple Sclerosis Treatments

Mar 18, 2023

The term “multiple sclerosis” refers to the multiple areas of scar tissue — often called “lesions” — that develop along nerve fibers in the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve and that are visible in MRI scans. The literal meaning of “sclerosis” is “pathological hardening of tissue.”

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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

by Theresa | Jun 22, 2023 | banana cholate chip muffins, Healthy recipes, Uncategorized, VIABILITY, VISION

Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Yield: 12 What’s even better than banana bread? These banana chocolate chip muffins! Kids of all ages will clamor for such a tasty breakfast bite. The muffins have plenty of banana and there are semisweet...

What Happens if Multiple Sclerosis Goes Untreated?

by Peter | Jun 10, 2023 | Not Treating MS, Uncategorized, VISION

Multiple sclerosis drugs have been proved to reduce relapses. But some with MS still say no to treatment. By Becky UphamMedically Reviewed by Samuel Mackenzie, MD, PhD Reviewed: February 14, 2022FacebookTwitterPinterestCopy Link Medically Reviewed In...

MS Medication Side Effects That Affect Your Skin

by Peter | Jun 8, 2023 | Uncategorized

Some of the drugs used to treat MS can cause side effects that involve the skin. Learn what to look for and how to respond. By Cathy CassataMedically Reviewed by Jason Paul Chua, MD, PhD Reviewed: June 5, 2023 Various medications for multiple...

MS AND BRAIN HEALTH

by Peter | Mar 17, 2023 | Uncategorized

About this guide This short guide is a resource to help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) understand how they can keep their brains as healthy as possible and request the highest possible standard of care from healthcare professionals. It explains how people with MS...

Pitching in on the Holiday Food Drive for Richmond Hill Food Bank

by Trish | Nov 27, 2022 | Uncategorized

My MS Family joined in the spirit of the season yesterday, November 26, 2022, at the Richmond Hill Food Bank’s Holiday Food Drive. The event took place at the Richmond Hill BingoWorld’s evening session. Prizes were donated to the event raffle. Thanks to...

What Multiple Sclerosis Looks Like in Your Brain

by Peter | Apr 2, 2022 | Uncategorized

Multiple Sclerosis: It’s in Your Head Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system that causes damage to your brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. It’s characterized by lesions, or areas of tissue damage that occur when your immune system...

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