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The power of healthy habits for people living with multiple sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition affecting the brain and the spinal cord. Conventional pharmaceutical treatments slow the progression but rarely reverse or cure it. Patients living with MS often explore diet and lifestyle interventions as a means of managing their symptoms and reducing reliance on medication, yet these approaches are rarely discussed with or supported by their physicians. There is consistent evidence that a healthy diet and lifestyle may not only be protective against getting MS but can also play an important role in managing the condition. Programs such as ‘Overcoming MS’, which support people to adopt healthy lifestyle habits have been hugely valuable.

Research, Editor's PicksMoazzma ArshadMarch 3, 2023multiple sclerosis, healthy lifestyle, cardiovascular disease, cancer

‘Stand up’ for your health

For several years now, I have explored the role of sedentary behavior in disease, particularly as it relates to diabetes and cardiovascular disease risk. We now spend more time sitting that in all other activities combined. With rapid expansion of a ‘work from home’ culture, most recently driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, this has potential implications for health. Intriguingly, sitting increases risk for these diseases independent of physical activity and body mass index.

Research, Editor's PicksMoazzma ArshadJune 18, 2021Standing desks, sedentary behavior, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, work from home, COVID-19, sitting disease