There is nothing quite like the smell of sweet apples and warm cinnamon baking on a crisp autumn day. This quick bread is incredibly moist, loaded with juicy chunks of fresh apples, and a layer of cinnamon sugar right through the center. Best of all, you don’t need a stand mixer, and you don’t need to wait for yeast to rise. It’s a simple stir-and-bake quick bread recipe.
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Nuestras raíces pueden influir en nuestra vida sin que nos demos cuenta.Como estadounidense con raíces mexicanas, mi cultura forma parte de muchos aspectos de quién soy. Se refleja en las tradiciones que he aprendido de mi familia, el idioma que escuché al crecer, los alimentos que compartimos y los valores que continúan guiándome. Mi cultura y mi historia familiar hacen que mis raíces sean una parte muy especial de mi vida.
Continue readingOur roots can influence us in ways we may not always recognize. As a Mexican American, my culture is woven into many parts of who I am. It can be found in the traditions my family has passed down, the language I grew up hearing, the food we share, and the values that continue to shape me. These connections to my heritage are part of what make exploring my roots so meaningful.
Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15 through October 15, provides an opportunity to celebrate these connections while recognizing the rich diversity of Hispanic and Latinx communities. For me, it is a time to reflect on where I come from, the people and traditions that have influenced me, and what I hope to carry forward.
Continue readingBy Angel Blair
I’ve been thinking about family a lot lately. As time passes and the years roll by, I find myself missing those I’ve lost with growing heartache and longing for family history that will never be completely whole. There are so many questions I still have – gaps in time and incomplete stories that leave only trails of puzzlement now.
Having children has amplified this realization. And it’s funny because growing up, I never truly realized how greatly my family’s history, culture, and values would influence me and how I would raise my own children one day. Or how I would long for family tales and retellings of past stories. But you don’t think about these things when you’re young. We naively think our family will live forever and that they’ll be there when we have questions or need support and guidance for the paths we’re trying to forge. Sadly, this isn’t reality, which is why it’s so important to explore family roots and culture while we have the opportunity and chance to do so.
Continue readingWeather is something most people talk about to fill an awkward elevator silence. But when you live with multiple sclerosis (MS), the shift in temperature outside can be far more than casual small talk – it can completely transform how your body functions from day to day. From the sweltering humidity of mid-to-end summer to the sharp pressure drops of autumn storms, changing seasons can bring distinct physical challenges.
Understanding how weather can impact MS can help turn unexpected flare-ups into manageable moments, offering a roadmap for staying safe, comfortable, and connected all year long.
Continue readingMSAA features the work of many talented artists affected by multiple sclerosis as part of our annual MSAA Art Showcase. Each month we share these artists’ inspiring stories and beautiful artwork with you as our Artist of the Month. This month, we celebrate Brittany Brydges as September’s Artist of the Month. Brittany is from Riverside, NJ.
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Continue readingFeaturing Barry A. Hendin, MD
MSAA’s Chief Medical Officer
Question: What are the common types of pain in MS and are they treated differently?
Answer: When people with MS experience the onset of pain as a new symptom, they generally ask “why” and “can you make it go away?” I’ll try to address both questions. Although it may oversimplify the subject of pain in multiple sclerosis, I think it’s helpful to think of two major types of pain: neurogenic and nociceptive pain.
Continue readingIt is important to invest in relationships and build connections that go beyond surface-level interactions. Meaningful, stable, and long-lasting friendships can withstand the test of time and provide invaluable support during life’s biggest challenges.
Continue readingBy Dr. Eva Jackson
Every MS diagnosis begins with a different story. For me, the diagnosis brought an unexpected sense of relief. After seven long years of searching for answers, I finally had a name for what was going on with my body. But that relief came with weight. The journey to diagnosis can be lonely, costly, exhausting, and filled with questions about the future. In the beginning, learning that you have an incurable disease affecting your nervous system can feel as if the world around you are still moving while your own world has come to an abrupt stop.
Continue readingBy Dan and Jennifer Digmann
To us, community is more than a group of people who happen to live in the same town, attend the same church, share an interest, or know our story.
Community is the people who show up.
They celebrate with us when life is good, stand beside us when life is difficult, and remind us that we never have to navigate life completely alone.
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