MS Brain Flip Cards What Multiple Sclerosis Looks Like in Your Brain

Stay Active

Eat Healthy

Avoid Alcohol

Prioritize Sleep

Get Screened

Don’t Smoke

Stay Active

Eat Healthy

Avoid Alcohol

Prioritize Sleep

Get Screened

Don’t Smoke

Smoking is directly bad for MS and can also hurt your brain by worsening cardiovascular health.

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Stay Active

Aerobic exercise in particular has been shown to improve mood and cognitive function in MS. Yoga, stretching, and strength training may also have benefits.

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Eat Healthy

There isn’t a special “MS diet,” but a balanced and varied diet that’s high in fiber and low in processed foods may help boost your mood and cognitive function.

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Avoid Alcohol

Drinking too much alcohol can make it more difficult to think clearly and may worsen your mood.

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Prioritize Sleep

Sleep is essential to reducing fatigue in MS, which often plays a role in cognitive function. Lack of sleep can also worsen your mood.

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Get Screened

Screening by a neuropsychologist can help determine whether your pattern of cognitive dysfunction is consistent with MS or another condition, like depression.

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