Learn about sporadic ALS: https://bit.ly/4gQ62zf
The most common form of ALS, making up about 90% of cases. This article covers genetics, symptoms, risk factors, and how it differs from familial ALS.
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Explore Kristin’s perspective: https://bit.ly/3UJp2p5
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Caregiver self-kindness: https://bit.ly/4idV0o1
This reflection offers a grounded look at what ALS caregivers often carry and why giving yourself even a small measure of compassion matters.
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Understanding MRI and ALS: https://bit.ly/49TogOy
Researchers are studying advanced MRI methods to spot the disease earlier and to follow how it progresses over time. These imaging tools may also help improve future clinical trials and treatment planning.
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Read This Powerful Reflection: https://bit.ly/4lsbUPL
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Understanding possible causes: https://bit.ly/3MOazYs
ALS is believed to arise from a mix of genetic and environmental influences, though the exact cause(s) remains unknown.
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Train your inner algorithm: https://bit.ly/3JZSEMW
Columnist Dagmar Munn shares how she’s reprogramming her thoughts to focus on calm, gratitude, and joy while living with ALS.
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'Letters to ALS: Our Journeys to Hope' — black book promoting personal ALS stories that foster understanding and connection.
Inside this new book: https://bit.ly/41sB1uB
A newly released collection, Letters to ALS: Our Journeys to Hope, shares personal letters from people living with ALS, along with families, advocates, and care teams.
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Recognize early signs: https://bit.ly/3OfSXVU
Symptoms often begin subtly and can vary from person to person. Tracking changes and discussing concerns with a healthcare provider can help guide next steps.
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Accepting a feeding tube: https://bit.ly/3LoaU39
Nancy Muirhead shares how choosing a PEG feeding tube, lovingly nicknamed “Pegster,” is helping her reconnect with food and joy rather than struggle.
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Diagnosis takes time: https://bit.ly/4qHWn16
There is no single test for ALS, so doctors often use multiple exams and scans to rule out other conditions and gather a clearer picture.
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Pallesthesia: https://bit.ly/4myfxFg
Pallesthesia, the sensation of a hum, was one of Dagmar Munn’s earliest ALS symptoms. Here’s how her body still feels when it’s doing its “humming thing.”
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Setting Intentions: https://bit.ly/4oA7dpi
Columnist Dagmar Munn shares how a daily intention helps her stay grounded while living with ALS.
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New brain scan may detect TDP‑43 protein linked to ALS, enabling earlier detection and tracking of disease.
A closer look inside: https://bit.ly/3NQpOAH
Early trial results suggest this imaging approach can safely pick up where these protein changes are happening.
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Share your experience: https://bit.ly/4ml7fAA
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See how bottles and caps affect ALS patients: https://bit.ly/3ZoCD7T
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New ALS treatment improves survival and produces functional gains in a clinical trial.
Take a closer look: https://bit.ly/4c6R33c
A new ALS treatment is showing encouraging results in early trials.
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Everyday factors and ALS: https://bit.ly/3IQXxHC
While genes play a role, studies also connect ALS to lifestyle and environmental factors, including military service, head injuries, smoking, toxin exposure, and even strenuous exercise.
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Maximize lung function: https://bit.ly/42MkHpe
ALS can weaken the muscles that support breathing, but there are steps you can take to protect your lungs.
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Sharing a hard reflection: https://bit.ly/47t5xrZ
Caring for someone with ALS can mean grieving losses that happen slowly over time while your loved one is still right beside you.
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Accepting a feeding tube: https://bit.ly/3LoaU39
Nancy Muirhead shares how choosing a PEG feeding tube, lovingly nicknamed “Pegster,” is helping her reconnect with food and joy rather than struggle.
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Explore treatment options: https://bit.ly/4rPOrM0
Several therapies are approved to help slow progression or target specific forms of ALS. A care team can help determine which options may be appropriate for each situation.
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