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<strong>Astrophysicist Ilhuiyolitzin “Yoli” Villicaña Pedraza has spoken out about the financial costs of living with MS.</strong>

<strong>Astrophysicist Ilhuiyolitzin “Yoli” Villicaña Pedraza has spoken out about the financial costs of living with MS.</strong>

Reaching for the stars

This astrophysicist with MS is at ease studying galaxies, but healthcare costs challenge her.

<strong>Francesca Vargas Schebesta, who lives with MS, is a coach in the NeuroPong program.</strong>

<strong>Francesca Vargas Schebesta, who lives with MS, is a coach in the NeuroPong program.</strong>

Table tennis brings new goals and joys

A pingpong coach with MS shares her love for the sport with others with the disease

<strong>After being diagnosed
with MS, Lisa Doggett,
MD, found new ways to support patients who
live with the disease.</strong> Photo by Lauren Licarione

<strong>After being diagnosed
with MS, Lisa Doggett,
MD, found new ways to support patients who
live with the disease.</strong> Photo by Lauren Licarione

Seeing MS from both sides

Healthcare professionals who live with the disease offer a unique perspective.

GIna Gentry

GIna Gentry

All about MS relapses

What they are, what they aren’t and how to manage them

Illustration of a person making decisions.

Illustration of a person making decisions.

Disclosing your MS at work

Issues ranging from legal to emotional affect whether to tell your employer and colleagues about your disease.

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Reaching for the stars

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Table tennis brings new goals and joys

A pingpong coach with MS shares her love for the sport with others with the disease

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Seeing MS from both sides

Healthcare professionals who live with the disease offer a unique perspective.

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GIna Gentry

GIna Gentry

Health

All about MS relapses

What they are, what they aren’t and how to manage them

Illustration of a person making decisions.

Illustration of a person making decisions.

Life

Disclosing your MS at work

Issues ranging from legal to emotional affect whether to tell your employer and colleagues – …

Disorders of swallowing, dysphagia. Pharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia. Oral phase. The path of food, the act of swallowing. Person x-ray, 3d render. Swallowing involves the transport of saliva, solid food and drinks from the mouth to the stomach

Disorders of swallowing, dysphagia. Pharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia. Oral phase. The path of food, the act of swallowing. Person x-ray, 3d render. Swallowing involves the transport of saliva, solid food and drinks from the mouth to the stomach

Health

Tips for handling dysphagia

MS can cause swallowing difficulties, but there is help out there.

Mental health concept with brain and flowers.

Mental health concept with brain and flowers.

Research

The brains behind MS research

Tissue donation helps pave the way to a cure.

3D view of a new generation shoe design.

3D view of a new generation shoe design.

Life

Shoes to help you put your best foot forward

Tips for finding footwear that is comfortable, safe and fashionable

Research

Exploring MS origins

2023 Dystel Prize winner focuses on how the immune system could fight off the disease

Types of feet

Types of feet

Health

Get to know your feet

Finding your arch type to make buying footwear easier

Lindsay Fiorito with her family

Lindsay Fiorito with her family

Life

Making space for balance

My MS diagnosis meant creating a new authentic version of myself.

Red helmet with visor is on tires by kartodrom

Red helmet with visor is on tires by kartodrom

Action

Ready, set, go kart!

Racing event raises money for people with MS.

Lively closeup of autumn leaves falling on the ground in a park, with a majestic oak tree on a meadow in the background lit by the sun

Lively closeup of autumn leaves falling on the ground in a park, with a majestic oak tree on a meadow in the background lit by the sun

Life

3 tips for a sustainable fall

Think green this season

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A woven day bag with shoes and clothes in it.

A woven day bag with shoes and clothes in it.

What’s in My Bag?

Pack a bag with snacks, comforts and entertainment for your infusion treatment.

Alone With a Room Full of People

As confusing as this disease is, I am truly blessed to not be facing this… Read More

4 Tips for Dealing With a Dual Diagnosis

Yes, you can have multiple sclerosis. And something else.

Feeling Behind as a Young Person With MS

As a young person, I have felt like I was watching everyone around me get… Read More

How We Got to the White House To See the President Sign the Respect for Marriage Act

This isn’t a silver bullet to fix discrimination against the communities I belong to, but… Read More

staying fit with MS

staying fit with MS

Made Strong by Dance: How Dance Saved and Continues to Save My Life

As my body changed, I had to learn how to use my new body.

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