The 2 Minute Medicine® Podcast
The 2 Minute Medicine® Podcast- Episode 1
Nov 3, 2022
Selma Blair shares her journey with multiple sclerosis on Dancing with the Stars. Topics include the resilience of lettuce, Covid 19's impact on cardiovascular health, Emmanuel the Emu's Avian influenza scare. Also discussed are thrombectomy after stroke and financial incentives for smoking cessation in pregnant women.
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Quick takeaways
- Salma Blair highlighted challenges faced by individuals with disabilities through her journey with MS on Dancing with the Stars.
- Lettuce's longevity compared to Liz Truss' UK Prime Minister term sheds light on food safety measures.
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Salma Blair's Impact and MS Awareness
Salma Blair's decision to leave Dancing with the Stars due to multiple sclerosis brought attention to the neurodegenerative disorder. Despite not winning, her final dance highlighted her resilience and garnered respect globally. With nearly 1 million Americans affected by MS, Blair joins other celebrities like Christina Applegate and NASCAR driver Trevor Bayne in raising awareness about the condition. While exercise can benefit MS patients, Salma's experience emphasized the challenges individuals with disabilities face in society.
