Health

Read about health issues confronting the MDA community, access to healthcare, and promoting wellness.

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3 Steps to Find Reliable Information on Neuromuscular Disease Research

By Amy Bernstein | November 18, 2022
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How to Speak Up for Your Healthcare Needs in Hospitals and Doctors’ Offices

By Donna Albrecht | November 18, 2022
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Blog Post

Stress Management Tips for Family Caregivers

By Claire Sykes | October 28, 2022
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MDA Celebrates the Approval of Relyvrio from Amylyx for the Treatment of ALS

By MDA Staff | September 30, 2022
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The Latest on Newborn Screening

By Mark Fisher | September 6, 2022
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5 Tips for Breathing Easy in Cold Weather

By Donna Albrecht | September 1, 2022
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Current State of SMA Therapy: Navigating Treatment Options

By Sujatha Gurunathan | August 24, 2022
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Looking for Answers on Exercise

By Larry Luxner | August 23, 2022
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5 Ways to Manage Back-to-School Stress

By Elizabeth Millard | August 23, 2022
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Ask the Resource Center: IEPs and DMD in Women

By MDA Staff | August 23, 2022