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Why a Mobility Scooter Might Be the Best Decision for Me
Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) means constantly adjusting to changes in my body. One of the biggest struggles I’ve faced is walking...
TheAverageJoe
Mar 34 min read
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March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month: How to Spread Awareness and Support the MS Community
March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month , a time dedicated to increasing public understanding of MS, supporting those affected,...
TheAverageJoe
Mar 13 min read
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Dungeon Crawler Carl: The Best LitRPG Series You’re Not Reading (But Should Be)
I’ve read a lot of books, but few have grabbed me the way Dungeon Crawler Carl  has. Four books into the series, and I can confidently...
TheAverageJoe
Feb 133 min read
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Promising Research on Myelin Repair and Vision in MS
One of the most frustrating aspects of multiple sclerosis (MS) is the damage it causes to myelin, the protective coating around nerve...
TheAverageJoe
Feb 52 min read
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How I Read Every Day and Finished Six Books in January
Yep. I added one more. At the start of the year, I decided to make reading a daily habit. My goal wasn’t to finish a specific number of...
TheAverageJoe
Feb 33 min read
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Being Sick While Living with MS: Navigating Illness and Ocrevus
As I sit here battling some kind of head and chest thing—complete with a sore throat and a constantly stuffy nose—I can’t help but think,...
TheAverageJoe
Jan 293 min read
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The Impact of Stress and Negative Emotions on Your Immune System
Feeling under the weather while navigating the stress of today’s political and cultural climate can be overwhelming—especially when these...
TheAverageJoe
Jan 283 min read
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January Reading Goals Update: Five Books Down!
This year, I set a goal to read more and keep my mind sharp while diving into a mix of genres. I set out to read 30 this year but based...
TheAverageJoe
Jan 273 min read
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2024 Reading Review & Happy New Year
Just some of the 34 books I read this year. I'm back! After some much needed time off to spend with family for the holidays, it's time to...
TheAverageJoe
Jan 63 min read
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How to Stay Happy While Living with MS: Finding Joy in Everyday Moments
Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can feel like a constant balancing act. Between managing symptoms, navigating unexpected challenges,...
TheAverageJoe
Dec 20, 20243 min read
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