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Splash Into Accessible Swimming This Summer
Summertime often brings to mind sunshine, blue skies, cook-outs, yard games…and swimming! Having fun in the pool is a refreshing way to get exercise, socialize or relax, and cool off…
Tags: Community, Resources, Staying Active
Federal Appropriations: MDA and Neuromuscular Disease Community Priorities
Each year, Congress must create and pass legislation to fund the government’s operations and programs. This process is called the federal appropriations process and is a complex and often hard-to-predict…
A Family Legacy of Philanthropy Shapes Price Chopper/Market 32’s Commitment to Community
Price Chopper/Market 32’s commitment to serving and supporting the neuromuscular disease community is undeniable. Through a variety of fundraising campaigns over the last 39 years, they have raised more than…
Tags: Community, Fundraising, MDA Care Centers
Former Collegiate Athlete Shares How to Stay Positive When Plans Change
To say that life does not always go as planned is an understatement. Unexpected changes during life’s journey often require individuals to make difficult decisions, sacrifices, and adjustments. And due…
Tags: College, Community, Mental Health, Staying Active, Transitions
Treatment Options for Autoimmune Neuromuscular Diseases
Scientists are still trying to find out what causes autoimmune neuromuscular diseases, but breakthroughs are leading to more treatment options than ever.
Building With Universal Design Is Good for Everyone
How building with universal design creates spaces that are inclusive and enjoyable for everyone, and how to find accessible places.
Tags: Community, Featured Content
Managing Myasthenia Gravis With Grace
Professional dancer Carol Alvarez manages myasthenia gravis (MG) and a career in the performing arts.
Can Wearables and Smartphones Make Clinical Trials Better?
New digital health technologies and wearables can improve research and access to clinical trials for people with neuromuscular diseases.
MDA Guest Ambassador Blog: Focusing on Mental Health
Branden Leimbach is 26 years old. He is a born and raised Nebraskan. Branden was diagnosed with Mitochondrial Myopathy at the young age of 6. He has a degree in…
Tags: Ambassador Guest Blog, Ambassadors, COVID-19, Community, Healthcare, Mental Health, Young Adults
Nongenetic Factors May Increase Odds of Developing ALS
Genes play a role in ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), but so do nongenetic risk factors. Here’s what scientists know about what causes ALS.
Tags: Featured Content, Research