Risk
Women between the ages of 40 and 70 are at higher risk of developing MS. It is also more prevalent in Caucasian people of northern European origin, especially of Scottish descent. Geography and family history also play a role in MS risk.
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Smoking and MS have a poor relationship. Smoking cigarettes affects the Central Nervous System, and for MSers, that system is already seriously struggling. Today I am writing about the unique and constant relationship of smoking and MS as I understand it. We all know that smoking is not healthy, but that’s not enough to make …
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Lisa Emrich, Health Guide, commented on MS in Men and Women: Does Gender Matter? Thanks Vicki, I also notice that if I'm practicing good sleep hygiene,…
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