It can sometimes be a challenge to look on the bright side when you have a chronic illness, but spending time doing things that make you happy will help keep depression at bay, help you come to terms with your illness better and begin enjoying life again. To help you feel happier,…
Scientists have developed a new molecule which has the potential to treat patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Find out more about the molecular changes that occur in ALS. Researchers had previously identified the EphA4 receptor as playing an important role in the development of many diseases including ALS,…
The ALS Association was founded in 1985 and is dedicated to helping patients who suffer from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The non-profit organization operates with a global scope, coordinating their research with some of the world’s top scientists. Here are six more things this incredible organization does:…
Research into patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has found that the eye muscles are not affected by the disease that attacks all the other muscles in the body. Researchers focus on eye and limb muscles for clues about the disease. Read more here. The Swedish study found that even…
A recent study has found that low levels of vitamin D are linked to loss of movement in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). However, lower levels of the vitamin were not to blame for the progression of symptoms. Learn more about the molecular changes in ALS in this video.  In…
Winter is a perilous time if you have a compromised immune system, but you can’t stay alone inside for four months. You have to get on with your daily life, and just hope you don’t succumb to other people’s bugs and illnesses. However, there are some foods that can help you avoid catching a cold…
In this video, Bernardo Pinto Coelho talks about his journey with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), explains his five rules for life and discusses how radically changing his diet brought about a change in his ALS symptoms.
Everyone suffers from stress from time to time but when you have a chronic disease, stress not only adds to your everyday burden but can often exacerbate the symptoms of your condition. While we can’t avoid stress altogether, there are ways that we help ourselves relax more and not let things…
In this TEDx Talks video, Steven Boeynaems explains that although we have known about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for 140 years, scientists still know very little about the condition that affects around 200,000 people worldwide. Discover seven interesting facts about ALS here. Boeynaems talks about the role of TDP-43 proteins…
This moving film from Brattleboro Reformer features Andy and his wife Kathleen. Andy has amyotrophy lateral sclerosis (ALS) and talks candidly about some of the simple things he misses in life. Read about five common misconceptions about ALS. Andy explains that ALS progresses differently in each patient,…
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