Hello friends --Happy December!!!  Can you believe it's December already?? For the longest year on record, 2020 is sure flying by! I'm aware that that doesn't make any sense - but that is indicative of 2020!  I hope you're doing well. I've started my holiday shopping - all online, of course - but I'm feeling overwhelmed by it all so - I'm going to try to get some rest, feel stronger and try shopping again when I'm feeling stronger. It's a good way to look at any tasks you may have: do your best, if you're unable to complete it, give yourself some grace, and try again tomorrow!!!Let's get into it:1. Did you know that I offer coaching - both for life strategies for living your best life with MS - and for finding ways to create work situations (flexible and remote) that better accommodate your health (#chronicprenuers)?  Well, I do!!  If you're interested in learning more, hit "reply" to this email and let me know what you're looking for. We can get scheduled for a "discovery" call and talk about how we could work together.  2.  This article explains how diet may affect MS and provides a guide for dietary changes that may help manage its symptoms.  MS & Diet: All You Need to Know3.  Promising news: nasal delivery of Rebif’s active ingredient interferon-beta, loaded in carbohydrate-based nanoparticles, reduced disease progression and nerve cell inflammation in a preclinical mouse model of multiple sclerosis (MS), a study demonstrated.  Nasal Delivery of Interferon-beta at Lower Doses Shows MS Treatment Potential in Mice4.  Novartis has partnered with iHeartRadio to launch the first free on-demand streaming radio station dedicated to the multiple sclerosis (MS) community. Streaming Station for MS Community5.  Disability, fatigue, depression, cognitive impairment, and unemployment are primary risk factors for a poor quality of life in people with MS, according to a recent review study. Review Study Examines Factors That Affect MS Patients’ Quality of Life6.  The expansion of chronic white matter lesions in people with RRMS determined the increase in total lesion volume and significantly contributed to disease progression, a study has revealed.  Chronic Lesion Expansion in RRMS Contributes to Disease Progression, Study RevealsThat's all folks. Hope something in this weekly email has helped you. Don't forget - there is FUMS merchandise that will allow you to wear your FUMS attitude for sale right now here: FUMS Shop.  AND - the annual FUMS Holiday Gift guide is available and FULL of ideas for gifts to YOU and those on your gift list. Here's a link to that resource: FUMS Holiday Gift Guide.Thanks for your continued support.  Meet me over in the FUMS Facebook community and let's chat!  Warmly -- Kathy#FUMS

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