Small Changes, Big Impact (Vol. 9, Issue 3)
	Featured in this issue of Making Strides is an article on small adaptations in daily living, which can help conserve energy and make household tasks easier to manage. These changes can have big results, including an uplifted mood and increased energy levels. Also included is an article on managing career goals following a diagnosis of MS, which discusses how those with MS may wish to adapt their working life, as well resources for advocacy and mentoring. For the caregiver, the benefits of a service animal for MS-related disability are discussed.
	Diet and MS (Vol. 9, Issue 2)
	Featured in this issue of Making Strides is an article on eating healthfully when living with multiple sclerosis (MS). This article gives information on nutrition and grocery shopping on a budget. Additionally, it tackles the question of “MS diets,” special eating plans which some have claimed improve symptoms. Also included in this issue is an article addressing how caregivers may be affected by depression and a Q&A section on biosimilars, the “generic” form of biologics, which are complex drugs made from human and animal tissue.
	Long-Term Outcomes of MS Therapy (Vol. 9, Issue 1)
	Featured in this issue of Making Strides is an article about the long-term outcomes of DMTs in the treatment of MS, with a look at the benefits of starting therapy early and an overview of safety and adherence issues. Also featured is an explanation of the symptoms and management of restless legs syndrome, and a discussion about caregiver rights in the workplace.
	Women and MS (Vol. 8, Issue 4)
	Multiple sclerosis (MS) is more likely to be diagnosed in women, and this fact opens up some intriguing theories concerning the nature of the disease. Research into the relationship between gender and MS has led scientists to focus on the role of hormones, pregnancy, and menopause in MS disease course. This issue of Making Strides: Perspectives On Living With MS provides more information on this relationship and includes information about how MS impacts modern women. Also included are an explanation of clinically isolated syndrome and a discussion about the importance of respite care for caregivers.
	Neuromyelitis Optica (Vol. 8, Issue 3)
	Featured in this issue of Making Strides is an article on neuromyelitis optica (NMO), a disease often misidentified as MS, a discussion on overcoming the fear of needles and self-administration of injectable MS therapies, and a list of simple ways one can help caregivers of people with MS.
	Drug Development in Multiple Sclerosis (Vol. 8, Issue 2)
	Featured in this issue of Making Strides is an overview of the drug development process, from the lab bench to clinical trials to the pharmacy. A detailed timeline of a drug’s development is included, as is information about how to participate in clinical trials.
	Vision Problems and MS (Vol. 8, Issue 1)
	Featured in this issue of Making Strides is an article on vision problems in people with MS. At least one third of people with MS experience eye problems as the first symptom of MS. Vision problems can vary widely from person to person and even throughout the course of MS. This article explains the causes of vision problems in MS and suggests adjustments to help people adapt to vision problems in their everyday life. It also addresses the ways in which vision problems can affect driving.   Also covered in this issue are sexual dysfunction in MS and information for people who are caregivers to loved ones with MS.
	Depression and MS (Vol. 7, Issue 4)
	Featured in this issue of Making Strides is an article on depression and its relationship with MS. Everyone gets the blues now and then, but having a case of the “blues” and being clinically depressed are not one in the same. About half of all people living with MS may know exactly how they differ—depression affects about 50% of people with MS during the course of the disease. This article explains how depression can arise, both in ways directly related to MS and in ways not due to MS, and how depression can be treated and managed. It also addresses depression in those who care for loved ones with MS. Also covered in this issue is a Q&A on pediatric MS and the effects of MS on mobility.
	Measuring MS (Vol. 7, Issue 3)
	In this issue of Making Strides: Perspectives on Living With MS, we describe what’s involved in some of the most commonly used assessment of MS. Most are designed to be taken in a short amount of time, and you may be asked to take them during a visit with your neurologist or as part of a clinical trial you may decide to participate in. While these tests may help healthcare professionals and researchers determine the status of MS in a common and scientific way, it is important to remember that MS is a disease that varies from person to person, and how it affects you cannot be defined solely by a test score.
	On the Move With MS (Vol. 7, Issue 2)
	This issue of Making Strides is all about being physically active with MS. A diagnosis of MS need not require a prescription for being sedentary. In fact, engaging in a regular exercise program can have a positive effect on symptoms and quality of life. And who, one can ask, does not benefit from taking a vacation to escape life’s daily pressures? With planning and preparation, you can engage in fun and healthy activities safely. Read on for more.
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