Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory disease in which your immune system attacks your central nervous system, including your brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve, destroying cells, tissue, and protective nerve coverings called myelin. Although your genes play a role in whether you develop MS—and the risk is higher if other people in your family…
Despite their similar names, atherosclerosis and multiple sclerosis (MS) are very different diseases. But due to certain factors, people with MS may be more likely to have atherosclerosis than the general population. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease and neurological disorder, and atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries) is a heart-related condition. They may be…
It’s been a busy month. The first weekend of May saw me pack up my TUMI carry-on and head to Miami for four nights for the F1 Miami Grand Prix. Ten days later, my larger TUMI checked bag got its time in the spotlight when I filled it up for another four nights away from…
