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I would appreciate a donation. I spend a lot of time every day in researching for articles and the latest research on MS. When an something is written in medical terminology I translate it into non-medical terms. I can no longer work because of my MS.
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View Article  Gamers Engage Memory, Attention, Processing Skills
The MS Technology Collaborative has created a new way for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) to exercise their brain power. The Collaborative, an alliance of Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Microsoft, and the US National Multiple Sclerosis Society, announced the launch of   more »
View Article  Cognitive function Improved by disease-modifying therapies
Patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) who receive glatiramer acetate (GA) or interferon (IFN) beta show a reduction in cognitive impairment and relative stability of cognitive and affective variables at 2 years, according to the results of an observational study presented   more »
View Article  Memory loss: 7 tips to improve your memory
Can't find your car keys? Forget what's on your grocery list? Can't remember the name of the personal trainer you liked at the gym? You're not alone. Everyone forgets things occasionally. Still, memory loss is nothing to take lightly. You can do simple things every day to improve your memory   more »
View Article  Study: Diet Help Lower Risk of Memory Problems
A diet rich in fish, omega-3 oils, fruits and vegetables may lower your risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, whereas consuming omega-6 rich oils could increase chances of developing memory problems, according to a study published in -   more »
View Article  Evaluation Of MS Cognition
Cognitive abnormalities in MS have been shown to correlate with decreased quality of life. What remains less understood is the extent to which standardized testing protocols reflect cognitive functioning in day-to-day living. Several factors, such as the testing environment   more »
View Article  Cognitive Function and the Effects of l-amphetamine sulfate
Neuropsychological tests measuring processing speed and memory served as the primary outcomes. Performance on tests of processing speed were improved following the 45 mg condition and the largest effects were observed on the Symbol   more »
View Article  Research - How Disability and Depression Affect Cognitive Abilities
The role of disability and depression in cognitive functioning within 2 years after multiple sclerosis diagnosis. OBJECTIVES : To investigate cognitive functioning shortly after multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis and to examine the relationship with   more »
View Article  Brain Training
"Mind games may improve our performance at work", reads the headline in The Times. The newspaper reports that a new study has shown that volunteers who took part in "rigorous   more »
View Article  Nature of Cognitive Dysfunction in MS 6 of 6
There is a single clinical trial of MS that evaluated magnets for MS-related cognitive dysfunction. That trial, which involved 30 people, evaluated cognition as one part of a battery of tests that also measured spasticity, bladder control, fatigue, mobility   more »
View Article  Nature of Cognitive Dysfunction in MS 5 of 6
In small studies, cooling techniques, or lowering the body temperature, has been reported to improve multiple symptoms among people with MS. In one such small study of eight patients, an improvement was seen in one patient’s ability to   more »
View Article  Nature of Cognitive Dysfunction in MS 4 of 6
There is a large and growing body of evidence to support the idea that a lifetime of exercise can result in preservation of a number of aspects of cognition. Much of this literature has focused on aerobic exercise such as walking, running, bicycling   more »
View Article  Nature of Cognitive Dysfunction in MS 3 of 6
Preventing cognitive decline in MS, obviously, is an important goal. Whether current FDA-approved MS therapies can prevent cognitive dysfunction has received only limited study. There   more »
View Article  Nature of Cognitive Dysfunction in MS 2 of 6
Except perhaps among people with primary progressive MS, implicit memory is not usually affected. On the other hand, people with MS may experience problems with explicit memory. Explicit memory is also sometimes classified as being   more »
View Article  Nature of Cognitive Dysfunction in MS 1 of 6
Cognition is a general term that refers to the mental activities associated with thinking, learning, and memory. Cognitive dysfunction, also a general term, refers to problems with   more »
View Article  Mood, Depression, and Emotions 3 of 3
Sometimes people with MS find they feel guilty, as if they have let their family and friends down or are somehow responsible for developing the condition. They may also feel guilty if they think   more »