5 ways to party like a true Canadian
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—it’s time to ring in Canada’s birthday with barbeques and pool parties and fireworks! What better way to…
Strength in numbers: Gathering in Ottawa to improve income and employment supports
On June 17, I had the pleasure of joining the Canadian Cancer Society and the National Caregiver Coalition in Ottawa at a roundtable…
A new gateway between the immune system and the brain?
Last week, a study published in the prestigious journal Nature made waves in the scientific community with the discovery of a direct connection…
Research Decoder: Comorbidities
A comorbidity is a chronic medical condition that occurs alongside an existing one. For example, someone diagnosed with both multiple sclerosis and hypertension…
Smartphone apps for symptom management
I often hear my son say, “There’s an app for that!” He reminds me that you can find an app for almost everything…
World MS Day: Breaking down barriers for people living with MS
Today is World MS Day, a day for people around the world to take action, share stories, raise awareness and campaign with and…
MS Research Town Hall: Pre-Interview pt III with Dr. Helen Genova
MS Research Town Hall is happening this World MS Day – May 27. There is no better day to raise awareness of MS…
What is MS?
Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world, with an estimated 77,000 Canadians living with the disease. While it is most often diagnosed in young adults aged 20 to 49, younger children and older adults are also diagnosed with the disease.