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Maintaining an active lifestyle essential for people living with MS
http://www.canada.com/health/Maintaining+active+lifestyle+essential+peo…
In addition to being essential to general health, exercise is helpful in managing many MS symptoms. A study published by researchers at the University of Utah in 1996 was the first to demonstrate clearly the benefits of exercise for people with MS. http://www.nationalmssociety.org/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/healthy…
Cycling is a steadily growing sport for all ages and ability levels. But cycling could be the perfect mode of exercise for someone with Multiple Sclerosis - here are three reasons why. http://www.examiner.com/article/three-benefits-of-cycling-for-people-wi…
CanTeen's mission is to support, develop and empower young people living with cancer (in the US this is the AYA segment). We do this by providing an Australia-wide peer support network for 12-24 year-olds - http://www.canteen.org.au/about-us/
Aging Well: Keeping Blood Sugar Low May Protect Memory
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/10/25/240784956/aging-well-keepin…
There's a growing body of evidence linking elevated blood sugar to memory problems.
Flow: http://nocamels.com/2013/08/flow-the-israeli-shoe-designed-for-diabetic… One of the most serious side-effects of diabetes is losing a limb. According to Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA), “every 20 seconds, somewhere in the world, a limb is lost as a consequence of diabetes.” Flow shoe is designed to improve circulation.
Detecting Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms Appear http://nocamels.com/2013/01/neuroquest-detecting-alzheimers-before-symp… Nearly 1 in 8 adults over the age of 65 in the US are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease each year. This new method of testing for neurodegenerative diseases may change the way Alzheimer’s is treated and diagnosed.
Video Games Help Rehabilitate Stroke Victims http://nocamels.com/2013/08/study-video-games-are-a-great-way-to-rehabi… “When individuals plan their movements and move deliberately in order to accomplish a specific goal, it is likely to have a positive impact on brain plasticity,” Rand notes.
Skin Cancer & Melanoma Therapy at The Angeles Clinic -http://www.theangelesclinic.org/Home/SpecialtyCenters/MelanomaSkinCance…
The Melanoma Center at The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute has expert physicians in a clinical program that offers state-of-the-art treatments along with access to the latest treatments.
Walk 2 miles a day! Track it with the free "Runtastic" app for iPhone (EDITORIAL NOTE: Finding an appropriate active lifestyle plan is a great Tip! Tracking it will help you feel the accomplishment)
For Endometrial Cancer - When symptoms like bleeding, anemia, and a cutting pain become frequent PUSH your provider to test for cancer http://www.cancer.org/cancer/endometrialcancer/detailedguide/endometria…
For Endometrial Cancer - When symptoms like bleeding, anemia, and a cutting pain become frequent it may not be a benign fibroid condition and self education is important http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/003048-pdf.pdf
For Endometrial Cancer and all cancers - Whenever possible bring a caregiver/supporter with you for meetings with providers, ESPECIALLY if test results are being communicated. A 2nd set of ears will help you remember and implement. Primer for the Caregiver - http://www.caregiving.org/data/FINAL_eConnected_Family_Caregiver_Study_…
Hospital Preparation - For all major Treatments that require hospital stays, here is a Guide for what you need to bring along http://www2.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/2013/07/packing-for-your-first-vi…
For hospital stays, bring or buy or give (if you're a supporter), something special and personal that gives the patient JOY and helps them get through their hospital stay http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/cf/slideshows/10-ways-to-make-a-l…
For dealing with Nausea. ASK YOUR PROVIDER FIRST FOR THEIR recommendation and prescription if you are nauseous during chemotherapy. Here is a blog for a drug that was recommended, and worked, for me http://www.drugs.com/comments/lorazepam/for-nausea-vomiting.html
Demonizing ALL junk food may not be the best was to get healthy food! This article explains why - http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2013/07/how-junk-food-can-e…
For Waldenström's macroglobulinemia and other adult non-hodgkins lymphomas, the national Cancer Inst. provides the most current research and treatment information - http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/adult-non-hodgkins/Pat…
Survive & Thrive Expeditions combines travel, adventure and in-depth reflection and exploration of the cancer journey into one unique life changing experience. This is what survival looks like!!! http://vimeo.com/59419133