MedlinePlus X-Plan service has a great introduction on multiple sclerosis using an interactive tutorial format. The material is easy to understand and explains many aspects of MS.
The US National Institutes of Health MedLinePlus X-Plain service is published by the Patient Education Institute and licensed by the National Library of Medicine
WebMD.com --- What Is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
MS is a chronic disease that damages the nerves in the spinal cord and brain, as well as the optic nerves. Sclerosis means scarring, and people with MS develop multiple areas of scar tissue in response to the nerve damage. Depending on where the damage occurs, symptoms may include problems with muscle control, balance, vision, or speech.
The Tyler Hamilton Foundation is dedicated to promoting health and personal empowerment through cycling, and supporting efforts to discover the causes of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
This is a 3 minute video about MS Global 2009. I am in several of the frames. At 1:20 seconds into the video, is a segment of Tyler Hamilton pushing me up a hill.
Offers MS programs based on the philosophy that a person can have a chronic disease and also maintain their health. Debra and I did this program. We learned a lot about ourselves and MS.
A charitable affiliate of the American Dental Association; is committed, through collaboration, to arranging comprehensive dental treatment and long-term preventive services to needy.
The mission of USA Cycling is to achieve sustained success in international cycling competition and to grow competitive cycling in America. USA Cycling is the official governing body for all disciplines of competitive cycling in the United States, including road, track, mountain bike, BMX and cyclo-cross.
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