The HDL Triad Learning about the HDL Triad is essential. Exercise, essential supplements, and stress reduction will be your weapons and shield when fighting the HD dragon. Start the battle early and keep the dragon on the defensive.

Living HD+ You've tested positive for the HD gene. What do you need to do? What can you expect and how should you plan your life to get the most out of your life? Visit our Living Positive Portal to learn more.

Caregiving for those with HD Your loved one or someone you care about has tested postive. What can you do to help and what can you do to best prepare them for the future. First, we thank you for being there for them, but there is much to learn. Visit our Caregiver's Portal to learn more.

Living at Risk One of your parents tested postive for HD. Should you test? What can you expect if you don't test? Visit our Living at Risk Portal to learn more.

The FDA Advisory Committee Meeting on TBZ
by Eric Waycott
The FDA advisory committee has unanimously voted to recommend approval of tetrabenzine (TBZ) for use in treating chorea of Huntington's disease sufferers in the United States. This may be the first example I know of where the HD community made the actual difference in decision making.
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FDA Hearing on Tetrabenazine scheduled for December 6, 2007
by HDSA
We have received confirmation that the FDA Advisory Committee hearing for Tetrabenazine (Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs) will take place on December 6, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Sheraton College Park Hotel in Beltsville Maryland. The Open Public Hearing which provides patients, caregivers, physicians, and advocates an opportunity to address the Advisory Committee will take place from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
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Talking to Children
by Kelly B.
Talking to children about Huntington's Disease is a very difficult thing to do. Trying to put Huntington's into words that adults can understand is hard enough but when you have to explain it to children it is heartbreaking because the stakes are so much higher.
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Asking for Help
by Kelly B.
Life is a struggle for many people. That is the tie that binds all of us together because we are all up against something. If you are feeling down or isolated then reach out to someone in your corner of the world. The support and understanding you need is there for the asking.
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Miracles
by Kelly B.
It seems only fitting with Christmas only a couple of weeks away that I write this piece on miracles. Miracles come in all shapes and sizes, from the smaller ones that happen unnoticed all around us every day to the most profound ones that have a ripple-effect in our lives.
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A Caregiver's Self Talk
by Maggie
I often tell myself that if Tony can live his life with dignity, courage and good humor despite his Huntington’s Disease, then I can be a caregiver with patience, understanding and serenity. I tell myself that I will not stand on the street corner and yell at God that “this is not fair."
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HD Testing - my story
by Joan E.
When my oldest son turned 23 and started talking about getting married, I realized that now there was another generation that would have to make the tough decisions. I decided to be tested.
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8th Annual Garbage Trail Walk to Massacree HD on May 18th in Stockbridge, MA
by Jim Pollard
Sunday, May 18th is the date for the 8th Annual Garbage Trail Walk to Massacree HD in Housatonic and Stockbridge in Western Massachusetts.
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Dine for Huntington's Disease in Elgin Texas on April 25th
by Steve Ireland
Join us for a chicken fried stack in Elgin Texas at the local methodist church. The cost for the meal is $10.00 which will be donated to the HDSA as a fundraiser to find a cure for Huntington's Disease.
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Living with Huntington's Disease Spring Symposium
by Tim O'Neil
Announcing the Huntington's Disease Spring Symposium on April 5 in Falls Church, Virginia.
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Webcast, Patient Power, to discuss “Huntington’s Disease: Understanding Illnesses of the mind and body,”
by Patient Power press release
On January 23, 2008, Patient Power will webcast an interview with Jane Paulsen on understanding Huntington's Disease.
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