Why should I join a support group? “I don’t like hearing other’s sob stories,” “I’m shy,” “I don’t like speaking in groups,” “I don’t have time.” Can you relate? I am sure every person who belongs to a support group had one or more of these thoughts before they took the plunge.

Caring for anyone with a chronic illness can be a loving, noble task but it is not easy physically or emotionally and, “nobody seems to really understand what it is like,” except someone else who is going... more

Drinking green tea imparts many health benefits, ranging from improving heart health to reducing the risk of cancer. Research suggests that green tea might also offer significant benefits for people with neurodegenerative diseases, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), when utilized as part of an appropriate integrative medical management plan. Green tea contains several bioactive molecules (phytonutrients) including those with powerful antioxidant properties, such as EGCG, as well as those with... more

Regardless of physical status, all people with multiple sclerosis can engage in a daily exercise program. In many cases, equipment is not needed. A walk outdoors can prove to be one of the most beneficial parts of a daily program to help improve MS-related symptoms including fatigue, strength, and balance, while at the same time decreasing levels of depression and social disconnect. On days where walking outside is not possible, a standing program can serve to be an effective substitute. A... more

Thank you to everyone who attended the Tisch MS Research Center of New York’s 21st Annual Patient Education Symposium. Each year we strive to bring new information on MS research, treatment and care to all who attend. In response to the many requests we received about obtaining... more