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Modifiable Lifestyle Factors: Lipid Levels

27 August 2020

Australian experts have teamed up with MS Research Australia to build an evidence-based lifestyle guide to help people living with the chronic neurological condition multiple sclerosis (MS) improve their disease outcomes by making changes to daily habits.

In this series we take a closer look at nine lifestyle areas and how they may impact those living with MS.

On this episode, Associate Professor Ingrid van der Mei discusses how having abnormal lipid levels might be associated with disability progression.

‘Adapting Your Lifestyle: A Guide for People with MS’ is available on our website here: https://msra.org.au/modifiable-lifestyle-guide-2020/for-people-with-ms/

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Modifiable Lifestyle Factors: Lipid Levels