Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the United States and can impact women and men. An estimated 3.4 million people in the U.S. have epilepsy, but there are countless misconceptions about symptoms and treatments. Dr. Marianna Spanaki is a Neurologist at Albany Medical Center specializing in epilepsy— epileptologist. In addition to caring for patients, […]
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer reflected on Ian Curtis’ death on Wednesday, as the late star’s former Joy Division bandmates lobbied MPs at the Houses of Parliament during Mental Health Week – calling for better mental health services Former members of Joy Division today lobbied MPs for better mental health services 40 years after their lead singer […]
Preexisting medical conditions are associated with an increased risk for death by drowning, new data indicate. In a retrospective analysis of 4288 unintentional fatal drownings reported between 2007 and 2016, researchers found that a chronic medical condition such as epilepsy contributed to 616 of these cases. “Many of the people with preexisting medical conditions who […]
Overview Epilepsy is traditionally treated with antiseizure medications. Although they can be extremely helpful, these medications may not work for everyone, and as with any medication, can come with a risk of side effects. Some people with epilepsy turn to natural treatments and alternative therapies to help relieve their symptoms or complement their treatments. From herbs and […]
As the days get longer and warmer, Dr. Michael S. Evangel, Chiropractic Physician, highlights seven benefits of the sun. Many Americans are vitamin D deficient, especially during the winter. So his message is that sunshine is very good for us, but we should also head warnings about overexposure and the importance of protection. But in moderation, sunlight […]
Karolina Lindberg never had many complaints about her epilepsy. She was aware that she wouldn’t be able to drive a bus or become a police officer or firefighter because of her diagnosis. But Lindberg didn’t know her epilepsy would stop her from pursuing her dream career. Lindberg always wanted to find a career that would […]
