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Mitochondria, often called the “powerhouses of the cell,” generate much of the energy that our bodies need to function. When mitochondria fail, organs that require high levels of energy, like…

Samaher (Sam) Abuzahriyeh is 33 years old and lives in Millbrae, CA. She was diagnosed with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) at age 6 and began using a power wheelchair at…

Here are the programs and benefits you should know about to ease the financial burden of living with a disability and build economic security.

For some, the holiday season means the hustle and bustle of hosting, traveling, gift giving, and gatherings. For others, the end of the year is a time to slow down,…

November is National Family Caregivers Month, and it is important to MDA to uplift the importance of family caregivers in the neuromuscular community. Due to decades of underinvestment in paid…

Four family caregivers share the everyday ways they incorporate self-care into their lives, so they can care for their loved ones.

Follow these tips to save money in your budget when you’re balancing health and disability-related expenses.

Tracking research updates and breakthroughs that help accelerate treatments and cures across MDA diseases

When you have access to gene therapy for a neuromuscular disease, weigh the risks and benefits for yourself or your child in your decision-making.

From strict Medicaid asset limits to frequent medical expenses to underpublicized public programs, families with disabilities can feel like they are walking a financial tightrope trying to balance it all.…