When most people picture Parkinson’s disease, they think of tremors. A hand that shakes while it rests. And tremor is a real and well-known symptom. But Parkinson’s is a far more complex condition, and many of its symptoms are subtle. That matters for two reasons. First, when people do not know a symptom can be… Continue reading The Parkinson’s Symptoms People Don’t Realize Are Parkinson’s
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Are You Eating More Sodium Than You Think?
When you think about foods high in sodium, what comes to mind? Potato chips, pretzels, French fries, or other salty snacks? While these foods can certainly contribute to your daily sodium intake, they aren’t the only ones worth paying attention to. In fact, some of the biggest sources of sodium in our diets are foods… Continue reading Are You Eating More Sodium Than You Think?
Is Eating Late at Night Bad for Your Heart?
What do you do when it is late at night but you feel hungry? Should you grab a snack? Will that be bad for your heart? If you live with a cardiometabolic condition, this is a fair question. Cardiometabolic conditions are health problems that affect your heart, blood vessels, and the way your body handles… Continue reading Is Eating Late at Night Bad for Your Heart?
Caring for Someone Else? Don’t Skip These 5 Health Screenings
In 1900, the average life expectancy for a newborn was only 32 years old. Today? The CDC report from 2024 put the life expectancy in the United States at 79 years old. That is a massive leap! Thanks to advancements in healthcare, people are living longer than ever before. With old age comes increased risk,… Continue reading Caring for Someone Else? Don’t Skip These 5 Health Screenings
Reflecting On My College Journey with Friedreich’s Ataxia
Note: This is a repost from Noah’s Blog. Please visit his fantastic site to read more about his journey! College is hard for me to look back on. I love it; I hate it; I miss it, but I couldn’t do it again. It holds some of the most precious memories of my life. The… Continue reading Reflecting On My College Journey with Friedreich’s Ataxia
How to Move More at Work With High Blood Pressure
If you have high blood pressure, you probably know it would be good to get more exercise throughout the day. But when you work at a desk all day, that can feel hard to do. How are you supposed to fit in a workout while at the office? By the time the workday ends, you… Continue reading How to Move More at Work With High Blood Pressure
When Your Partner Becomes Your Helper: Navigating Love and Caregiving With FA
What changes when you or your loved one starts to rely on you more for help around the house? What happens in a relationship when the dynamic now has to accommodate being a caregiver? This is a hard change for anyone to go through, and for people with Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA) it is inevitable that… Continue reading When Your Partner Becomes Your Helper: Navigating Love and Caregiving With FA
‘No Manual For That’: Mental Health & FA
Note: This is a repost from Noah’s Blog. Please visit his fantastic site to read more about his journey! Throwback to a September night in Alabama. It’s hot and the stars are sparkling, but I wouldn’t have known. The roof had been the peak of my view all day. After hours of scrolling on my… Continue reading ‘No Manual For That’: Mental Health & FA
Traveling Overseas For the First Time Since Being Disabled
In this blog, Libby Frandsen shares her experience going overseas for the first time since become a wheelchair user! As someone with Friedreich’s Ataxia, there is a great deal of planning and many extra steps that go into travel. If you are interested in anything else Libby has shared about her life, be sure to… Continue reading Traveling Overseas For the First Time Since Being Disabled
How I Learned to Do Things Differently With FA
In this Q&A with PLM member and FA Ambassador Kelly Gregory, she shares how she has adapted to living with Friedreich’s Ataxia. As someone who heavily prioritizes movement and exercise in her life, FA has presented Kelly with a number of challenges. But she is no stranger to obstacles! If you are interested in any… Continue reading How I Learned to Do Things Differently With FA