BrainTalk Communities - Multiple Sclerosis https://www.braintalkforums.org/ en Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:54:09 GMT vBulletin 60 images/misc/rss.png BrainTalk Communities - Multiple Sclerosis https://www.braintalkforums.org/ Keep On Moving - July https://www.braintalkforums.org/forum/neurological-disorders-and-injury/multiple-sclerosis/274165-keep-on-moving-july Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:22:41 GMT
MS creates some real challenges to keep on moving. It helps to inspire each other on how to find ways to move.

Did you stretch in your bed, swing your arms, roll side to side today? Or perhaps you did housework? Or exercised in a pool? Tracked your count of steps? Chased your cat around the home? Pushed the wheelchair wheels with your arms at the store? Post them here and we can support and egg each other on.

REMEMBER: This is a keep on moving thread, not keep on exercising! Any moving is important it doesn't have to be exercise! Even Science proves that.
I've been keeping up with the new exercises prescribed by the physical therapist a few months ago. And the new pedometer counts steps somewhat differently from the previous one (and some days it just doesn't work) but my average step count for June was 1,159 steps/day, based on 25 days. That is just a tad better than May (1,157).]]> Multiple Sclerosis agate https://www.braintalkforums.org/forum/neurological-disorders-and-injury/multiple-sclerosis/274165-keep-on-moving-july July chitchat https://www.braintalkforums.org/forum/neurological-disorders-and-injury/multiple-sclerosis/274156-july-chitchat Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:00:24 GMT
How are things going for you?

People don't drop in here as much these days, but just in case there is anyone reading, I am perking along. Today I'm headed to the lab for what I hope is routine lab work.

I'm still crocheting hats in my spare time, while watching movies that come to me on DVD from the local library. The rest of the time I'm going about my "ADL" which I understand is short for "activities of daily living." Those have a way of taking up a lot of time.

Carry on. Hang in there. Stay up. And if you have a moment or two, why not add some content to this forum?]]> Multiple Sclerosis agate https://www.braintalkforums.org/forum/neurological-disorders-and-injury/multiple-sclerosis/274156-july-chitchat These fat-filled brain cells may be making multiple sclerosis worse https://www.braintalkforums.org/forum/neurological-disorders-and-injury/multiple-sclerosis/274154-these-fat-filled-brain-cells-may-be-making-multiple-sclerosis-worse Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:18:54 GMT Date:June 29, 2026Source:Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience - https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260621060307.htm
KNAWSummary:Scientists have uncovered a surprising clue that may help explain why multiple sclerosis (MS) progresses rapidly in some people but not others. In brain tissue from patients with severe MS, researchers found large numbers of “foamy” immune cells packed with fat droplets after absorbing damaged myelin. These overloaded cells appear to switch from helping repair the brain to fueling ongoing damage and inflammation.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/release...0621060307.htm]]> Multiple Sclerosis Prot https://www.braintalkforums.org/forum/neurological-disorders-and-injury/multiple-sclerosis/274154-these-fat-filled-brain-cells-may-be-making-multiple-sclerosis-worse The Neurologic Effects of Menopause on Multiple Sclerosis and Cognition https://www.braintalkforums.org/forum/neurological-disorders-and-injury/multiple-sclerosis/274143-the-neurologic-effects-of-menopause-on-multiple-sclerosis-and-cognition Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:12:01 GMT https://www.neurologyadvisor.com/features/menopause-and-multiple-sclerosis-neurologic-manifestations/
Menopause is increasingly recognized as a neurologic transition that may contribute to cognitive decline, heightened Alzheimer disease (AD) risk, and worsening outcomes in multiple sclerosis (MS).1-3 Growing evidence of these associations underscores the need for greater awareness and continued research into the neurologic effects of menopause and the potential role of neuroprotective interventions.
https://www.neurologyadvisor.com/fea...anifestations/]]> Multiple Sclerosis Prot https://www.braintalkforums.org/forum/neurological-disorders-and-injury/multiple-sclerosis/274143-the-neurologic-effects-of-menopause-on-multiple-sclerosis-and-cognition