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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlksTohQJa4 The MDA Telethon was an annual event hosted each Labor Day by Hollywood legend, Jerry Lewis, and ran from 1966 to 2009 and raised more than $2 billion for muscular dystrophy research and awareness. Find out more about the nine different types of muscular dystrophy.  In this video…

MD Quote: Winston Churchill When facing any battle, especially a battle with muscular dystrophy, the way you get through it is everything. Winston Churchill once said, “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” This is a good quote to keep you motivated.   …

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) there are more than 30 different types of muscular dystrophy (MD).  Here is more information about nine of the most common forms. 1. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) DMD is the most common form of the disease and approximately half of all…

This video from Muscular Dystrophy Queensland follows several patients who have different forms of degenerative muscular conditions. Watch an animated explanation of muscular dystrophy here.  Eight-year-old Jack has type II spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), and 49-year-old Tracy has facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FHSD MD). The two talk about the difficulties…

Turmeric Tea When the temperatures fall, stay warm with turmeric tea. This turmeric tea with ginger may have antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits. Merriam Webster defines antioxidants as a substance (as beta-carotene or vitamin C) that inhibits oxidation or reactions promoted by oxygen, peroxides, or free radicals and a substance that is added…

The muscular dystrophy community is mourning the loss of one of their advocates this week. Rapper and disability rights activist, Darius Weems, lost his battle with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at the age of 27 on Sunday, October 9. Protein linked to impaired muscle degeneration in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Find…

It’s that time of year when everyone starts to get sick and pass around their cold and flu germs. Having a chronic illness means that your immune system is already compromised, which makes picking up other people’s winter illnesses harder to avoid. However, you don’t have to lock yourself away…

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a type of muscular dystrophy–a genetic disorder identified by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. Recently the U.S. FDS approved Exondys 51 (eteplirsen) as a treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients with a confirmed mutation of the dystrophin gene amenable to exon 51 skipping. Dylan…

Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a genetic disorder identified by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. Recently the U.S. FDS approved Exondys 51 (eteplirsen) as a treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients with a confirmed mutation of the dystrophin gene amenable to exon 51 skipping. In this …

Reflexology and MD Reflexology is believed to reduce pain. For muscular dystrophy patients, it can give a sense of well-being by building a connection between the person applying reflexology and the MD patient. Reflexology is an ancient practice that’s been passed down for thousands of years. The Incas and Native Americans may…