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“MS has shown me how resilient I really am”

George lives in Barry in South Wales and works as an enterprise account manager. Diagnosed with relapsing remitting MS at 26, he uses lifestyle choices and mindset to help navigate life with the condition.

Community fundraising at Overcoming MS: doing it together

From marathon miles to memorable events, our community raised thousands for Overcoming MS in 2025. Here’s what you made possible, and what’s coming next in 2026.

New research: combining different types of exercise may improve strength, walking, fatigue and quality of life in MS

Exercise is often recommended for people with MS – but knowing what kind of exercise to focus on can feel overwhelming. Should you prioritise strength? Cardio? Balance? Or something else entirely? A large new review suggests the answer may be…

Parallel Windsor: moving together to live well with MS

Find out about our partnership with Parallel Windsor, an inclusive challenge event promoting positive, accessible movement for people living with MS and other long-term conditions, with flexible distances and the option to take part in-person or virtually.

Vitamin D and MS relapses: new real-world study suggests higher blood levels are linked to fewer relapses

A large study using 10 years of clinical data from almost 2,000 people with MS found that higher vitamin D levels were linked to fewer relapses. We explain what it means and why studies sometimes disagree.

Can you donate blood if you have multiple sclerosis?

From isolation to empowerment: why our webinars matter for the MS community

As we wrap up another impactful year of Living Well with MS, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the difference these sessions have made.

New research: Could the way you eat support better cognitive health in MS?

New findings suggest that eating a nourishing, whole-food diet may be linked with clearer thinking and better cognitive health in people living with multiple sclerosis.

‘Message of Hope’ festive fundraising appeal

This festive season, donate to Overcoming MS and share your message of hope.

Overcoming MS-Friendly Festive Recipes

We've put together a collection of our recipes that would be perfect for meals over the festive season, and tips from nutritional therapist Jenna Cox on navigating social occasions whilst following the program.

More than just medicine: the BSLM 2025 medical conference

Last month, over 1300 healthcare professionals from around the world gathered in Brighton for the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine (BSLM) 2025 conference. It was inspiring to see so many healthcare professionals (HCPs) connecting, learning, and driving change in lifestyle…