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15 Tips for Living with Multiple Sclerosis

15 Tips for Living with Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease characterized by the destruction of the protective myelin sheath around nerves in the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord. The progressive nerve disease afflicts roughly one million Americans. It has a predilection for women, affecting as many as four times more women than men. A diagnosis of MS could potentially significantly decrease the quality of your life. To help, here are 15 tips for living your best life with MS.

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5 Must Know Facts About COPD

5 Must Know Facts About COPD

COPD is the name for a group of diseases that affect the airflow into our lungs. It encompasses a variety of diseases, but the three most common sub-groups are chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and refractory asthma. All of these diseases are different, but have a lot of things in common, including the fact that they will all continue to get worse over time and are incurable. There are things that you can do to mitigate the damage from COPD, but you cannot reverse damage once it has occurred. If you or someone you love has recently been diagnosed with COPD, you probably have a lot of questions. Here are some facts your doctor may not have told you.

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How to Explain Your Depression to an Employer

How to Explain Your Depression to an Employer

If you’ve been struggling with your mental health or recently got a diagnosis of depression, you may be wondering how this will affect your work. You should never have to choose between your job and your mental health. If you’ve been diagnosed with depression you are entitled to reasonable accommodations, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This landmark civil rights law was passed in 1990 and entitles all American workers to equal protection under the law.

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Made from Scratch: 13 Pantry Staples That are Easy to Make at Home

Made from Scratch: 13 Pantry Staples That are Easy to Make at Home

When you live near a grocery store, it can be tempting to spend half your paycheque there — picking up staples is easy when all you need to do is fill your cart. However, did you know that there are tons of things that are surprisingly easy to make at home that taste better than their store-bought counterparts? Basic pantry staples like bread, chili powder, and pizza sauce will always taste better when they’re homemade. You can make them exactly to your taste, and you don’t need to worry about any unhealthy hidden ingredients because you can control exactly what goes into the mix.

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