By Maryann B. Hunsberger How can someone with MS get out and meet new people? In many cases, they can accomplish this in the same way that people without MS […]
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Physical Activities for Individuals with MS
By Maryann B. Hunsberger People with MS know how tricky it can be to get enough physical exercise. Yet, opportunities exist. Wellness centers at local hospitals, the local Y, colleges, […]
Read News ArticleCover Story: The Benefits of Physical and Social Activity
The importance of filling your life with the activities and people you value Written by Samantha Artherholt, PhD; Aimee Verrall, MPH; and the Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers for Multiple […]
Read News ArticleThe Motivator: Winter/Spring 2012
View/Download PDF Cover Story The Benefits of Physical and Social Activity By Samantha Artherholt, PhD and Aimee Verrall, MPH This article reveals the therapeutic value of exercise and friendship for […]
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Download the PDF of MSAA’s Publication: The Motivator – Winter/Spring 2013.
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Download the PDF of MSAA’s Publication: The Motivator – Summer/Fall 2013.
Read News ArticleThe Motivator: Summer/Fall 2012 – Download PDF
Download the PDF of MSAA’s Publication: The Motivator – Summer/Fall 2012.
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It has certainly been an exciting summer for MSAA! At the beginning of the summer, MSAA announced that US Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin had become our new Swim for MS Ambassador. During the London 2012 Olympic Games, my niece Missy not only made MSAA proud, but the entire country! Winning five Olympic medals, including four gold medals, plus setting new Olympic and World records, her performance was inspiring to all. In the coming months, you will hear more about her involvement with MSAA and our exciting Swim for MS program.
Read News ArticleAsk the Doctor: Should I Consider Stopping Treatment?
Q: When should someone stop a disease-modifying therapy (DMT)? I have not had a relapse for several years, but my doctor has mentioned that I may have progressed from relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) to secondary-progressive MS (SPMS), in which case I might not experience relapses anyway. If this is true, I would not need to go to the expense or trouble of taking injections every-other day. However, if Betaseron is contributing to my recent lack of relapses, should I risk stopping it?
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On September 12, 2012, Sanofi and its subsidiary Genzyme announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved their new drug, Aubagio® (oral teriflunomide), for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS).
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