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MDA’s award-winning bimonthly national magazine goes to everyone registered with MDA, as well as to MDA clinics, researchers and subscribers.
Quest publishes articles on all aspects of living with a neuromuscular disease, and updates on research findings. Quest’s circulation is 125,000.
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Check Out the New Digital Version of Quest! |
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Game to Get Away
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Online games provide an alternate world
in which to play, say gamers with neuromuscular
diseases. Here’s a primer of terminology,
gaming options, social tips and
info on how playing may affect muscles.
In addition, Kid Quest, page 69, provides
Internet gaming safety tips for kids.
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Stories by Topic
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QUEST
Volume 8, Number 6 December, 2001
COVER
- Art for Art's Sake
Lee Baker's "At the Barre" is one of the outstanding paintings that have been donated by accomplished artists to the MDA Art Collection. The Collection begins its 11th year in 2002 with more than 270 artworks by artists from all 50 states. Baker, of Roanoke, Va., has myotonic dystrophy.
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FEATURES |
- Sticks and Stone Break Fragile Bones
 People with neuromuscular diseases may find their bones weakened along with their muscles. But there are many ways to reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
- Myotonia Congenita
A muscular physique may conceal this neuromuscular disease. Medications and lifestyle adjustments can minimize the effects of the paralyzing attacks of myotonia congenita.
- Parenting: 'Normal' Is What You Make It
Parents with neuromuscular disorders face unexpected challenges — and rewards.
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- Pet Care
Dogs and cats need food, exercise, grooming, medical care and more. How do you meet your pet care responsibilites when you have a neuromuscular disorder?
- Getting There From Here
Public transportation systems are improving for riders with disabilities — slowly. Quest readers find rude drivers, poor schedules and high cost some of the obstacles.
- Simply Stated...
Genetics Myths
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Research Updates
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