Tag: multiple sclerosis

How Will $20 Million Dollars Create Wellness?

Wendy Bjork

Reading Time: 3 minutes   Welcome to the latest episode of Unlocking Your Greatness with Wendy Bjork. As an Amazon international bestselling author, inspirational speaker and founder of heartsofwellness.com, her mission is to empower women to take charge of their health holistically so they can live a life of peace & harmony.   According to the National MS Society’s Website,  they have received $20 million in funding for the MS Research Program (MSRP) at the Department of Defense, equal to the FY2023 level. As the only dedicated federal research funding stream for MS, MSRP funding…

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Are You Keeping Your Chronic a Secret?

DMUSA News

Reading Time: 3 minutes There are a number of challenges that people with multiple sclerosis and other chronic illnesses face in navigating the workplace. Life altering conditions can affect a person’s career and income, as well as their physical and mental health. Having a chronic illness means that many people need to take time off from work for appointments, and to recover from the disease’s symptoms. This can be a major financial strain on both the employee and the employer.  Additionally it can also lead to low self-esteem and depression. The decision to share…

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