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New research shows exercise lifts Muliple Sclerosis symptoms

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Contradicting old research that says exercise is harmful for people with multiple sclerosis, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is now promoting exercise as a way of alleviating symptoms of the disease.

“One of the issues with MS is sensitivity to heat,” said Darrel Gregory, director of communications for the Alberta division of the MS Society of Canada. “When you exercise, of course your body temperature goes up and we used to think that was bad for people with MS.

“Now researchers have found out that any increase in your body temperature is just temporary. There’s no lasting damage.”

Gregory said researchers now say that exercise helps to alleviate some of the symptoms associated with MS.......................

For the full report please go to MSRC: MS Research News : Exercise

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