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Lisa Emrich on Multiple Sclerosis
Monday, July 09 2012
Heat sensitivity is a popular topic in the summer months, especially when you have multiple sclerosis. It has been a popular topic on my mind as of late with temperatures reaching 103°F with heat index values between 110°F and 115°F.
What is heat index?
The heat index, or “apparent temperature,” is a... Read more
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Lisa Emrich on Multiple Sclerosis
Tuesday, June 19 2012
If you are a regular member of the online MS community, you have already heard the news that Jack Osbourne (son of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne) has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The news was released in an interview with PEOPLE magazine on Sunday evening.
In the past 42 hours, there have been a minimum of 50 articles based on... Read more
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Lisa Emrich on Multiple Sclerosis
Friday, June 15 2012
Multiple sclerosis is most commonly diagnosed in women who are of child-bearing age. As such, patients diagnosed with MS are frequently interested in the topics of fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, and disease. Since the incidence of MS can be affected by hormones, it is understandable that women with MS may have concerns.
What is the... Read more
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Lisa Emrich on Multiple Sclerosis
Thursday, June 07 2012
No matter what your challenges may be, the ability to be resilient carries you forward in life. The power of positive thinking - a phrase made popular by the Norman Vincent Peale publication of the same name in 1996 - is a philosophy which focuses on positive growth and the achievement of one’s highest potential. The scientific... Read more
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Lisa Emrich on Multiple Sclerosis
Friday, May 18 2012
Although the MS community is extraordinarily cognizant of issues related to multiple sclerosis, its symptoms, and its treatment, I imagine that the percentage of patients who read daily news alerts and peer-reviewed journal articles is rather small. But it does seem to be commonplace in the online MS community.
What is also common in the... Read more
