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Lazy Summer or Deconditioning?
The weather is hot, the gym is closed, and you’ve been relaxing – enjoying the lazy, hazy days of summer. Taking a day off here and there is no problem, but if you’ve been consistently missing your regular run, bike …
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Cognitive Changes with Multiple Sclerosis
One of the most common symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is cognitive changes; in fact, more than 50% of individuals with the disease experience some form of cognitive decline. Cognitive impairment may impact the following areas:(1) Information processing: making sense …
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Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
March marks Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month; a month dedicated to increasing awareness and support for a diagnosis that impacts the central nervous system. According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, multiple sclerosis or MS is a disease that damages nerve …
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Are Your Workouts Giving You What You Want?
How much thought have you put into the exercises you’re going to use for your next workout? Did you choose them yourself, or did you find them on the internet or in a magazine? What’s your workout designed for? Do …
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The Benefits of Exercise for the Heart
How does exercise benefit the heart when we exercise? Our previous two Heart Month blogs, “Love Yourself and Your Heart” and “I’m trying to exercise, but am I doing enough to keep my heart healthy?” looked at the importance of …
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I’m Trying to Exercise, But Am I Doing Enough to Keep My Heart Healthy?
How to know if you’re achieving the desired level of cardiovascular activity The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2008) guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes per week of moderate cardiovascular physical activity. As discussed in last week’s blog, …
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