by Nele Handwerker
In the MS-Perspektive Podcast, I present my view of multiple sclerosis and show you how you can make the best of the diagnosis. Because a beautiful and fulfilling life is also possible with multiple sclerosis. Here you will find information and strategies on how you can actively influence your course. In addition, I publish solo articles with my experiences, interview experts and on various topics related to living with MS as well as other affected people. In addition, there are a few episodes that serve the relaxation, positive attitude and stimulation.
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April 30, 2025
<p>Learn more about my experiences with pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, prenatal classes, and breastfeeding with multiple sclerosis.</p> <p>You can read through the complete post on my blog: <strong><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/111-childbirth">https://ms-perspektive.com/111-childbirth</a></strong></p> <div class= "elementor-element elementor-element-c3f843b elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image" data-id="c3f843b" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type= "theme-post-featured-image.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"><img class= "attachment-large size-large wp-image-19493" src= "https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-111-pregnancy-my-experiences-1024x1024.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" srcset= "https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-111-pregnancy-my-experiences-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-111-pregnancy-my-experiences-300x300.jpg 300w, https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-111-pregnancy-my-experiences-150x150.jpg 150w, https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-111-pregnancy-my-experiences-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-111-pregnancy-my-experiences-12x12.jpg 12w, https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-111-pregnancy-my-experiences-600x600.jpg 600w, https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-111-pregnancy-my-experiences-100x100.jpg 100w, https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-111-pregnancy-my-experiences.jpg 1080w" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></div> </div> <div class= "elementor-element elementor-element-a57a94b elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content" data-id="a57a94b" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type= "theme-post-content.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor elementor-19484" data-elementor-type= "wp-post" data-elementor-id="19484" data-elementor-post-type= "post"> <section class= "elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6a5c02a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="6a5c02a" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class= "elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8d449b2" data-id="8d449b2" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class= "elementor-element elementor-element-c69c0a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="c69c0a2" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type= "text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>Today, I’m sharing my experiences of pregnancy, birth preparation, giving birth, the postpartum period, and breastfeeding with MS. I’ve now had the privilege of experiencing this exciting time twice. Fortunately, everything went quite smoothly for me, and I want to encourage you to fulfill your dream of having children if that’s what you want.</p> <p>Are you currently thinking about having children or would you like to find out more in advance? In this article, I share my experiences of pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding with you and give you some tips. Having children with MS is usually just as easy or difficult as it is without this diagnosis. However, more planning is required to keep the disease under control so that you can focus mainly on the anticipation and then on your baby.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class= "elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d9d5d88 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="d9d5d88" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class= "elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-48ef0ea" data-id="48ef0ea" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class= "elementor-element elementor-element-dc0bbd2 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents" style= "box-sizing: border-box; --brlbs-tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --brlbs-tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --brlbs-tw-translate-x: 0; --brlbs-tw-translate-y: 0; 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width: 738px; --box-border-width: 1px; --box-padding: 10px; --item-text-hover-decoration: underline;" data-id="dc0bbd2" data-element_type="widget" data-settings= "{"headings_by_tags":["h2"],"exclude_headings_by_selector":".ausblenden","marker_view":"bullets","icon":{"value":"fas fa-arrow-right","library":"fa-solid","rendered_tag":"<svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>"},"no_headings_message":"No headings were found on this page.","minimize_box":"yes","minimized_on":"tablet","hierarchical_view":"yes","min_height":{"unit":"px","size":"","sizes":[]},"min_height_tablet":{"unit":"px","size":"","sizes":[]},"min_height_mobile":{"unit":"px","size":"","sizes":[]}}" data-widget_type="table-of-contents.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-toc__header"> <h2 class="elementor-toc__header-title">Table of Contents</h2> </div> <div id="elementor-toc__dc0bbd2" class="elementor-toc__body"> <ul class="elementor-toc__list-wrapper"> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/111-childbirth"><strong>Diagnosis and desire to have children</strong></a></div> </li> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item" style="font-weight: bold;"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/111-childbirth"><strong>Pregnancy with multiple sclerosis</strong></a></div> </li> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item" style="font-weight: bold;"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/111-childbirth"><strong>Birth preparation course</strong></a></div> </li> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item" style="font-weight: bold;"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/111-childbirth"><strong>The delivery</strong></a></div> </li> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item" style="font-weight: bold;"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/111-childbirth"><strong>Postpartum</strong></a></div> </li> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item" style="font-weight: bold;"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/111-childbirth"><strong>Breastfeeding</strong></a></div> </li> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item" style="font-weight: bold;"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/111-childbirth"><strong>Re-entry immunotherapy</strong></a></div> </li> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item" style="font-weight: bold;"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/111-childbirth"><strong>Tips for you</strong></a></div> </li> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item" style="font-weight: bold;"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/111-childbirth"><strong>Who should know about your MS diagnosis?</strong></a></div> </li> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item" style="font-weight: bold;"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/111-childbirth"><strong>Good luck!</strong></a></div> </li> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item" style="font-weight: bold;"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/111-childbirth"><strong>Further information</strong></a></div> </li> </ul> <section class= "elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d4ab594 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="d4ab594" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class= "elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2cd6095" data-id="2cd6095" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class= "elementor-element elementor-element-b9d2b59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="b9d2b59" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type= "text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>Finally, I would like to wish you the best of luck in fulfilling your dream of having children. Try not to worry too much and enjoy the anticipation of your little miracle. You will certainly be a wonderful mother in your own unique way.</p> </div> </div> <div class= "elementor-element elementor-element-0d6c1bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="0d6c1bb" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type= "heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"><span id= "elementor-toc__heading-anchor-10" class= "elementor-menu-anchor"></span> <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Further information</h2> </div> </div> <div class= "elementor-element elementor-element-45b7fb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="45b7fb4" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type= "text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>You may also be interested in the following article on this topic:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.de/en/55-celia-oreja-guevara/"><strong>#055: Therapeutic decisions regarding pregnancy and lactation with Prof. Celia Oreja-Guevara</strong></a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class= "elementor-element elementor-element-55e4eb8 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="55e4eb8" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type= "divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider">---</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class= "elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b57efc2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="b57efc2" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class= "elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1a48e3b" data-id="1a48e3b" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class= "elementor-element elementor-element-3a9222e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="3a9222e" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type= "text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>Many thanks for the positive insight views into the topic of pregnancy and lactation with MS.</p> <p>See you soon and try to make the best out of your life,<br /> Nele</p> <p>For more information and positive thoughts, subscribe to my <a href= "https://ms-perspektive.de/en/newsletter/"><strong>newsletter for free.</strong></a></p> <p>Click here for an <a href= "https://ms-perspektive.de/en/podcast-2/"><strong>overview of all podcast episodes published so far.</strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div>
April 23, 2025
<p>Neuroradiologist Prof. Mike Wattjes explains in easy-to-understand terms what you need to know about MRI scans for MS.</p> <p>You can read through the transcript here: <strong><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/110-10-mri-facts">https://ms-perspektive.com/110-10-mri-facts</a></strong></p> <div class= "elementor-element elementor-element-c3f843b elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image" data-id="c3f843b" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type= "theme-post-featured-image.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"><img class= "attachment-large size-large wp-image-19448" src= "https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-110-10-things-about-MRI-1024x1024.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" srcset= "https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-110-10-things-about-MRI-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-110-10-things-about-MRI-300x300.jpg 300w, https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-110-10-things-about-MRI-150x150.jpg 150w, https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-110-10-things-about-MRI-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-110-10-things-about-MRI-12x12.jpg 12w, https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-110-10-things-about-MRI-600x600.jpg 600w, https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-110-10-things-about-MRI-100x100.jpg 100w, https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-110-10-things-about-MRI.jpg 1080w" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></div> </div> <div class= "elementor-element elementor-element-a57a94b elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content" data-id="a57a94b" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type= "theme-post-content.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor elementor-19439" data-elementor-type= "wp-post" data-elementor-id="19439" data-elementor-post-type= "post"> <section class= "elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e53c017 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="e53c017" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class= "elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5fe6a19" data-id="5fe6a19" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class= "elementor-element elementor-element-6706f7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="6706f7e" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type= "text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>This time, I have translated the original German interview with Prof. Dr. Mike P. Wattjes on the importance of MRI as an imaging technique for diagnosis, progression assessment, therapy decisions, and monitoring of disease-modifying therapies in MS patients into English. Prof. Wattjes is the lead author of the MAGNIMS Guideline 2021, which provides global recommendations and standards for MRI examinations in people with MS.</p> <p>He explains the ten most important things about MRI in multiple sclerosis in an easy-to-understand way. He also discusses well-established MRI imaging options that will hopefully soon be available to all MS patients and the importance of standardization in order to harness the potential of magnetic resonance imaging.</p> </div> </div> <div class= "elementor-element elementor-element-7611838 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents" style= "box-sizing: border-box; --brlbs-tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --brlbs-tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --brlbs-tw-translate-x: 0; --brlbs-tw-translate-y: 0; --brlbs-tw-rotate: 0; --brlbs-tw-skew-x: 0; --brlbs-tw-skew-y: 0; --brlbs-tw-scale-x: 1; --brlbs-tw-scale-y: 1; --brlbs-tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --brlbs-tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --brlbs-tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --brlbs-tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,.5); --brlbs-tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --brlbs-tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --brlbs-tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --brlbs-tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --flex-direction: initial; --flex-wrap: initial; --justify-content: initial; --align-items: initial; --align-content: initial; --gap: initial; --flex-basis: initial; --flex-grow: initial; --flex-shrink: initial; --order: initial; --align-self: initial; align-self: auto; flex: 0 1 auto; order: 0; place-content: normal; align-items: normal; flex-flow: row; gap: normal; position: relative; --widgets-spacing: 20px 20px; --widgets-spacing-row: 20px; --widgets-spacing-column: 20px; --swiper-theme-color: #000; --swiper-navigation-size: 44px; --swiper-pagination-bullet-size: 6px; --swiper-pagination-bullet-horizontal-gap: 6px; width: 738px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-block-end: 20px; --box-border-width: 1px; --box-padding: 10px; --item-text-hover-decoration: underline;" data-id="7611838" data-element_type="widget" data-settings= "{"headings_by_tags":["h2"],"exclude_headings_by_selector":".ausblenden","marker_view":"bullets","icon":{"value":"fas fa-arrow-right","library":"fa-solid","rendered_tag":"<svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>"},"no_headings_message":"No headings were found on this page.","minimize_box":"yes","minimized_on":"tablet","hierarchical_view":"yes","min_height":{"unit":"px","size":"","sizes":[]},"min_height_tablet":{"unit":"px","size":"","sizes":[]},"min_height_mobile":{"unit":"px","size":"","sizes":[]}}" data-widget_type="table-of-contents.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-toc__header"> <h2 class="elementor-toc__header-title">Table of Contents</h2> </div> <div id="elementor-toc__7611838" class="elementor-toc__body"> <ul class="elementor-toc__list-wrapper"> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/110-10-mri-facts"><strong>Introduction Prof. Dr. Mike P. Wattjes</strong></a></div> </li> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item" style="font-weight: bold;"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/110-10-mri-facts"><strong>Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in multiple sclerosis</strong></a></div> </li> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item" style="font-weight: bold;"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/110-10-mri-facts"><strong>Farewell</strong></a></div> </li> </ul> <p>See you soon and try to make the best out of your life,<br /> Nele</p> <p>For more information and positive thoughts, subscribe to my <a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/newsletter"><strong>newsletter for free.</strong></a></p> <p>Click here for an <a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/podcast-2/"><strong>overview of all podcast episodes published so far.</strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div>
April 16, 2025
<p>Cognitive reserve is important for PwMS as it can compensate damage caused by MS to a certain amount. Learn how to measure and improve it.</p> <p>You can read through the complete article on my blog: <strong><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/109-cognitive-reserve">https://ms-perspektive.com/109-cognitive-reserve</a></strong></p> <div class= "elementor-element elementor-element-c3f843b elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image" data-id="c3f843b" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type= "theme-post-featured-image.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"><img class= "attachment-large size-large wp-image-19400" src= "https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-109-Cognitive-Reserve-1024x536.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" srcset= "https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-109-Cognitive-Reserve-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-109-Cognitive-Reserve-300x157.jpg 300w, https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-109-Cognitive-Reserve-768x402.jpg 768w, https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-109-Cognitive-Reserve-18x9.jpg 18w, https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-109-Cognitive-Reserve-600x314.jpg 600w, https://ms-perspektive.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EN-109-Cognitive-Reserve.jpg 1200w" alt="" width="300" height="157" /></div> </div> <div class= "elementor-element elementor-element-a57a94b elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content" data-id="a57a94b" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type= "theme-post-content.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor elementor-19390" data-elementor-type= "wp-post" data-elementor-id="19390" data-elementor-post-type= "post"> <section class= "elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e53c017 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="e53c017" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class= "elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5fe6a19" data-id="5fe6a19" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class= "elementor-element elementor-element-6706f7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="6706f7e" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type= "text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>I often talk about the cognitive reserve in my podcast and blog posts. When it is used up, the brain can no longer compensate for any damage that occurs. However, it is more of a concept and not that easy to grasp, this cognitive reserve, and of course it can also be used up in other ways. So it’s time to take a closer look at it. How can you measure it and what do you do with the result? Fortunately, there are a number of training options to counteract the invisible challenges – such as memory lapses, concentration difficulties or slowed thinking. To ensure that cognitive changes do not have a significant impact, it is crucial that our brain has the ability to adapt, remain flexible and continue to function even in the event of damage or disease. The good news? Cognitive reserve is not set at birth. You can actively build and strengthen it over time, even into old age.</p> <p>Find out what the concept of cognitive reserve really means, how it is measured using the <strong>Cognitive Reserve Index Questionnaire (CRIq)</strong>, and, most importantly, what you can do to protect and boost your brainpower – even if you are struggling with MS-related fatigue or limited time. 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class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><strong><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/109-cognitive-reserve">What Is Cognitive Reserve and Why Is It Important in MS?</a></strong></div> </li> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item" style="font-weight: bold;"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><strong><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/109-cognitive-reserve">What Is the CRIq and How Does It Measure Cognitive Reserve?</a></strong></div> </li> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item" style="font-weight: bold;"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><strong><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/109-cognitive-reserve">What Can You Do If Your Cognitive Reserve Is Low?</a></strong></div> </li> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item" style="font-weight: bold;"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><strong><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/109-cognitive-reserve">Why Aren’t These Tests Commonly Used in MS Care?</a></strong></div> </li> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item" style="font-weight: bold;"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><strong><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/109-cognitive-reserve">How Reliable Is a Self-Test and What Are Its Limitations?</a></strong></div> </li> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item" style="font-weight: bold;"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><strong><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/109-cognitive-reserve">Why Is It Always Worthwhile to Train Cognitive Reserve?</a></strong></div> </li> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item" style="font-weight: bold;"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><strong><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/109-cognitive-reserve">How Can You Train Cognitive Reserve Effectively?</a></strong></div> </li> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item" style="font-weight: bold;"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><strong><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/109-cognitive-reserve">Do I Need to Train All Areas?</a></strong></div> </li> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item" style="font-weight: bold;"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><strong><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/109-cognitive-reserve">Why You Shouldn’t Be Disheartened by a Low Starting Score</a></strong></div> </li> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item" style="font-weight: bold;"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><strong><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/109-cognitive-reserve">How to Start Small (Especially with Fatigue or Limited Time)</a></strong></div> </li> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item" style="font-weight: bold;"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><strong><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/109-cognitive-reserve">In Summary</a></strong></div> </li> <li class="elementor-toc__list-item" style="font-weight: bold;"> <div class="elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper"><strong><a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/109-cognitive-reserve">More information</a></strong></div> </li> </ul> <p>You can also complete the CRIq conveniently online through the official platform: <strong><a href= "https://www.cognitivereserveindex.org/choice.php" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.cognitivereserveindex.org/choice.php</a>.</strong> This allows you to choose between a long or short version, both designed for easy self-assessment. I’ve done it myself and provided my anonymous information to the University of Padua, Italy. It is quite basic, but gives you an idea where you stand.</p> <div class= "elementor-element elementor-element-6622445 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="6622445" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type= "text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h2>More information</h2> <p>If you want to know more about the cognitive reserve, you might want to start with the<a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_reserve" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> Wikipedia article</strong></a> which offers further resources as always.</p> </div> </div> <div class= "elementor-element elementor-element-1853465 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="1853465" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type= "divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider">---</div> </div> </div> <div class= "elementor-element elementor-element-e59c06c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="e59c06c" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type= "text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>See you soon and try to make the best out of your life,<br /> Nele</p> <p>For more information and positive thoughts, subscribe to my <a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/newsletter"><strong>newsletter for free.</strong></a></p> <p>Click here for an <a href= "https://ms-perspektive.com/podcast-2/"><strong>overview of all podcast episodes published so far.</strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div>
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