by mona bostick | MSBites, Multiple Sclerosis, Nutrition Topics, Wellness
Multiple Sclerosis And Obesity, Following Up As I outlined in this article, obesity is a modifiable risk factor for several comorbid chronic health conditions and is associated with the progression of disability in people who already have MS. Excess body weight also...
by mona bostick | MSBites, Nutrition Topics, Wellness
It’s that time of year again… you know… Resolutions time. Every year at this time we feel tremendous pressure to change something about how we are living our life. RESOLUTION… the word even sounds like a punishment! Some of the most common health related...
by Guest Blogger | Exercise, MSBites, Multiple Sclerosis, Wellness
October is National Physical Therapy Month! Many with MS have benefitted from the guidance of a physical therapist and with good reason… they are a very valuable member of the healthcare team! Physical therapy can help to improve many mild challenges and...
by mona bostick | MSBites, Nutrition Topics, Wellness
October is Vegetarian Awareness Month! People adopt a vegetarian diet for a variety of reasons including health, religious observance or moral and ethical concerns. Regardless of the motivation, there are numerous health benefits to adopting a plant-based (or even a...
by mona bostick | MSBites, Multiple Sclerosis, Wellness
High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Long-term high blood pressure has been shown to increase the likelihood of an individual developing cardiovascular disease. Other complications of high blood pressure include: poor...
by mona bostick | MSBites, Multiple Sclerosis, Wellness
When you have multiple sclerosis there are so many factors that can cause fatigue and interfere with sleep quality. But making some specific habit changes really can help to improve your sleep. Why is quality sleep so important? We all know that getting a good...