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Aug 28, 20203 min read

The Dog Days of Summer: MG and Pets

Did you know that the simple act of petting a dog can lower cortisol (stress hormone) levels and increase oxytocin (“feel-good hormone”)?...

Aug 21, 20202 min read

“Treat the patient, not the disease,” said Dr. Kafaie, lead presenter of our latest monthly virtual meet-up. This past Monday the MGA...

Aug 14, 20203 min read

Research professor Brené Brown once said, “What we don’t need in the midst of struggle is shame for being human.” Emphasis on the...