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My Break From Writing Continues For A Good Reason

A few weeks ago I decided to take a break from writing. My family took a much-needed vacation for a few days (I’ll be writing about it in June.) I stepped away from my computer and the daily task (and…...

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I’m Back From My Writing Break And I Can’t Wait To Tell You…

I’m back from my writing break and excited to share what I’ve been up to. I can’t wait to tell you about our vacation in the picturesque Finger Lakes region of New York, and then my travels to...

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My #EarthFootwear Shoes Are Made For Walking And That’s Just What I’ll Do

NOTE: When I found out I’d be attending The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Center’s annual meeting in Indianapolis I was concerned about the amount of walking I’d need to do. My right leg and foot...

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Holding The Future Of Multiple Sclerosis Care In Their Young Hands

When I was invited to be the first official blogger at the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) annual meeting in Indianapolis I knew I’d have to take my patient hat off and put my press one...

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How FitBit And FaceTime Use Technology To Make Exercise More Accessible

I have friends who say they love breaking a sweat when they work out. To me breaking a sweat means I’m having another hot flash. I’ve never been good about sticking to any exercise program; instead...

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How Technology And Exercise May Help Patients Live A Better Quality Of Life

It’s a new world. When I grew up getting exercise meant riding my bike all over town or, as I got older, signing up for an aerobics class. Today, technology is changing the face of exercise by reaching...

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How A Professor Is Using Social Media To Make Healthcare More Accessible

When I was young I remember our family doctor coming to our home whenever I was ill. He’d examine me as I lay in bed and inevitably grab something out of his black medical bag that resembled Mary...

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Four Simple Ways You Can Create Better Brain Health

In 1981 I was in a serious car accident that I don’t remember. After an oncoming car crashed head-on into ours I passed out. When I finally woke up I was lying on a stretcher with my girlfriend...

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Ann Romney: How Horses, Determination And Courage Can Create A Joyful Life...

Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived a perfect life. Her hopes and dreams were like any other little girl and with each passing year her blessings grew exponentially. Her future looked...

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Why A Friendship Is Unique When There’s No Need To Explain

When our friendships are authentic they add countless benefits to our lives. True friends encourage and support us. They challenge us to do and be our best. They motivate and cheer us on during good...

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Sanjay Gupta and Why We Should Challenge Ourselves Every Day

I had no doubt I’d be fascinated while listening to Sanjay Gupta speak at the recent New Jersey Speaker Series. He reminds me of the great neurologist and author Oliver Sacks who once said, “It is a...

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It’s Time for a Quick Break So Get Ready to Smile

It’s Day 10 of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and my eyes are already cross-eyed. Trying to write 50,000 words in the month of November is a lot harder than I thought. I can’t imagine how...

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Random Acts of Kindness for Caregivers During National Caregivers Month

November is National Caregivers Month, a time to recognize the often-overlooked dedication of over 40 million unpaid U.S. caregivers who provide care for a family member or friend. Most caregivers are...

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Why Caregivers Are So Important To Me

Today is the last day of National Family Caregivers Month, something I wrote about two weeks ago. Caregiving and its importance is something that’s been close to my heart for almost thirty years....

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How You Can Help Me Make A Difference

When I wrote my first blog post back in 2012 I knew I wanted to make a difference by providing support and encouragement to people in the Multiple Sclerosis and disability community. I remembered the...

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What Is The Best Way To Thank You?

What is the best way to thank a group of people for helping me achieve a goal? By using what I know how to use best: My words. No one can succeed in life without the help of others. It’s… The post What...

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A Spotlight On Seven Wonderful Ways To Stay Healthy When You Travel

There are times in our professional lives when we hear of an event that’s of interest to us yet we’re forced to consider the impact of work and travel on our health. This post addresses those concerns....

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My Heroes Are Not On The Cover Of People Magazine

I remember it well. The day a sentence, one phenomenal sentence, indelibly entered my heart. It was short, to the point and brought tears to my eyes. I was sitting in a room filled with women, all...

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How My Support Hero Helps Me Live My Best Life

“To honor the unsung heroes who support and make a difference for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), MSWorld and Biogen are introducing #MySupportHero. For MS Awareness Month in March, we’re...

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When Rejection Stings What Do You Do? Change The Rules

I’ve been fortunate to have my work published on my fair share of websites. A few of them focused on my midlife journey, yet the bulk were health-related. The reason is simple: I’ve lived with Multiple...

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