Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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Leah

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has vascular dementia

Living with Dementia Means Hoping for the Best and Preparing for the Worst

I am noticing an increase in my short term memory loss. Everywhere. Throughout the day. And I cannot remember ONE incident to tell you about. I CAN tell you about how it makes me feel to experience this. After all, having Vascular Dementia is not the same as having Alzheimer’s. Both do involve memory and the mind. With Vascular Dementia,... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Dietician

Is Constant WiFi Exposure Impacting Your Heart Disease Risk?

Heart disease is a lifestyle disease. Yes, there are genetic or hereditary factors that play a role, but how you choose to live has a major impact. By lifestyle this makes me automatically think diet choices and activity level, but there are other factors that fall under "lifestyle".   Some of these factors would include:   Do you... Read moreChevron
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Expert_badge Christina Lasich, MD

Christina Lasich, MD

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Specialist in Pain Management and Spine Rehabilitation

Fitness in Focus: How to maintain your exercise routine while traveling

Being on the go is not an excuse for slacking on your exercise commitment. Whether you are traveling for work or pleasure, exercise is a daily habit that should be incorporated into your life no matter where your travels take you. Do you stop brushing your teeth when you travel? Do you stop taking baths or showers? No of course not, you continue... Read moreChevron
posted 02/13/2012, comments (0)|
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Cathy

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I have had MS for 25+ years and am a trained Peer Resource for Shared Solutions for Copaxone. I am a recent graduate of the Alfus Patient Advocate Certificate Program from The University of Miami. My mission is to "pay it forward" by helping others with MS and other autoimmune diseases.

MS, Love and De-Stressing: Question of the Week

  Valentine’s Day. A day to express our love to those in our life we feel are special.  The Hallmark store is filled with cards to help us.  We can buy a card to say I love you to our husband, wife, companion, child, grandchild, sweetheart, aunt, uncle, friend, teacher, co-worker, or even our pet.  Do you remember... Read moreChevron
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Dr. Bill Quick

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Physician who is living with diabetes.

Planning a Pregnancy with Diabetes (continued)

A recent newspaper story from the UK reported that a British study has concluded that the risk of birth defects increases four-fold if the pregnant mother has diabetes. The authors of the study found that "the rate of non-chromosomal major congenital anomaly in women with diabetes was 71.6 per 1,000 pregnancies..., a relative risk of 3.8... Read moreChevron
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