Getting a multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis is scary. After all, this chronic condition affects the body’s central nervous system. The body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the protective sheath around nerves. This sheath is called myelin. 

When myelin is damaged, communication between the brain and body slows down. This process can cause various symptoms like fatigue and weakness. However, proactive management can change the disease course and slow its progression. 

Here, we’ll share a few tips that can help you manage and slow the progression of MS. 

People are living longer than previous generations, but longevity is increasingly paired with chronic illness. Across countries and income levels, conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and respiratory disorders now shape how older adults experience daily life.

Aging is no longer a brief final chapter. For many, it is a long phase marked by ongoing health management, functional limitations, and reliance on others for support. This shift has implications far beyond hospitals and clinics. It affects families, caregivers, housing systems, and the healthcare workforce itself.

Living with a chronic illness as an adolescent is hard, confusing, and often exhausting. Hospital visits can feel overwhelming for both patients and families. 

In Australia, more than 40 percent of adolescents live with a chronic condition. As more and more young people are suffering from chronic conditions, excellent care becomes vital.

Preventive healthcare plays a critical role in improving health outcomes. However, access to such care remains uneven, especially for people living in rural and isolated areas.

If you’re looking for a simple way to boost your health, adding sea moss to your self-care routine might be worth trying. Sea moss, also called Irish moss, is a type of seaweed that’s rich in vitamins and minerals. People have used it for years to support their overall wellness. Below are five good reasons why sea moss could be a helpful part of your daily routine, along with some tips on how often to use it.

Achieving and maintaining a balanced body composition is one of the most meaningful goals for long-term health and well-being. While weight is often the number people focus on, it does not provide the full picture. Two individuals may weigh the same but have vastly different health profiles depending on the proportion of fat, muscle, bone, and water in their bodies. Understanding body composition allows for a deeper look into one’s physical health and helps guide more effective lifestyle choices.

Every October, two important healthcare observances take place side by side: National Pharmacy Week and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Together, they remind us of the vital connection between pharmacists, patients, and technology in advancing cancer care.

Pharmacists are often among the most accessible healthcare professionals, serving as a bridge between medical treatment and day-to-day patient needs. In breast cancer care, their expertise extends far beyond dispensing medication. It’s about empowering patients through education, monitoring, and personalized support.

Josephine Urbon is a 16-year-old sophomore living in Los Angeles, California. She gets good grades, plays sports, and has supportive parents and close-knit friends… yet she is still one of the many teen girls in the US that has faced anxiety and depression.

Receiving a health diagnosis can come with a number of emotions — maybe you feel relieved, shocked, overwhelmed… or some combination of the three. There’s no right way to receive news about your health. But taking steps to 1) process how you’re feeling and 2) plan for how your life may change can drastically lighten the burden that is a chronic health condition. Having served patients from all walks of life, all undergoing unique treatment journeys, our team has compiled 9 tips for what to do after receiving a diagnosis.

It’s no question that food has a significant impact on your health and wellbeing, in both the short and long term. With food and wellbeing being so closely intertwined, it is essential to be intentional with your dietary choices to ensure that you’re using food to your advantage, and not your disadvantage. Just like how food can have many positive impacts on your health and wellbeing, it can also have negative effects. In this post, we’re discussing the positive and negative impacts of food along with some easy tips to achieving a healthy, balanced diet.

Doctor’s visits are a crucial part of the treatment experience. But without preparation and good communication on both sides, many doctor’s visits turn out to be inefficient and ineffective. In these types of care settings, caregivers play an important role in collecting and sharing information from both the patient and the provider. And their presence is often essential for the wellbeing of the patient. In this post, we’re discussing a few ways caregivers can best prepare for their patient’s doctor’s visits.

It’s widely known that having a sense of community — in any facet of your life — can have great benefits for your physical, mental, and psychological state. People are inherently social creatures who crave relationships with others. Camaraderie is essential to our well-being, especially when coping with a difficult cancer or chronic illness diagnosis. Here are some of the benefits of being a part of an online community for your illness.

Studies have shown that about two-thirds of people who set New Year's resolutions end up giving up on them. Setting goals and resolutions for yourself can be overwhelming. It's hard to anticipate how your life will change in a year and what obstacles you will face, especially when it comes to your health journey. In this blog post, we will discuss tips to help you reach your goals and maintain your progress.

When a loved one has cancer, it is exceptionally difficult to move on with life as usual. The holidays that used to be joyous and exciting can now feel impossible to get through. Cancer puts an enormous strain on the individual patient, their close relationships, and the family dynamic as a whole. The hardship you and your loved ones are experiencing will inevitably impact the ability to enjoy these times of celebration. Today we will discuss navigating the holidays when a loved one has cancer and how you can offer them additional support.

The holidays are a time when many indulge in all their favorite comfort meals, beverages, and festive sweets. However, if you are struggling with an eating disorder, the holidays can mean facing potential triggers, anxieties, and challenges around food. Instead of feeling excitement and anticipation, an eating disorder can leave you riddled with fear, constantly evaluating how much you consume compared to others. This season can magnify your inner struggles and make it difficult to ignore unsettling thoughts and feelings. In this blog post, we will discuss ways you can cope with an eating disorder and prioritize your physical and psychological health this holiday season.

It is estimated that around 11 million adults in the United States have Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Research suggests that ADHD is inherited; it’s a genetic disorder that can significantly impair one’s ability to function in everyday life, particularly at work. Taking steps to properly manage your ADHD can significantly improve your work performance, relationships, and feelings of self-efficacy.

Getting enough sleep is essential to living a happy and healthy life. Sleep allows us to function properly and gives our bodies and minds the chance to rest and recharge. We cannot understate the importance of sleep to your mind, body, and life, especially while facing a chronic condition.

When we think of fall we usually picture the changing leaves, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin flavored everything. With the holidays quickly approaching, it is a time of excitement and celebration… However, it is essential to note that for many this can be an isolating time. With the changing of seasons also comes busier schedules. People are returning back to work and school, and as summer fades away, people become more susceptible to the “fall blues.” In this blog post, we’re sharing how to make the most of the autumn season while also staying on top of your physical and mental well-being.

A Verywell Mind survey recently revealed the harsh reality that cost remains a significant barrier to accessing therapy, despite its acceptance in mainstream mental health care. Alongside medication and lifestyle changes, therapy is one of the most beneficial treatments for individuals with conditions like depression, anxiety, addiction, and more — conditions that can be life-threatening if left untreated. In this blog post, we’re discussing the multi-faceted cost burdens of therapy and what’s needed to increase access to this care.

Chronic pain and mental health disorders often occur together. One explanation is that experiencing pain can exacerbate mental health risk factors, such as stress and sleep problems. But brain imaging research also shows that the two types of conditions can share biological mechanisms that contribute to one another. In this blog post, we’re taking a deeper look at some of the established connections between psychiatric and chronic pain disorders.