Over 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy yet there is still a lot of confusion about the neurological disorder. A popular misunderstanding is that you can only have seizures – temporary abnormal movements such as stiffness, twitching, or limpness – if you have epilepsy. Dr. Ikram Khan, a neurologist at Aurora Health Care, helps set the record straight. […]
December 04, 2023 | Education, Epilepsy, Epilepsy in children, Family and Friends, Human Interest Epilepsy, Medicine, Neurology, News, Seizure Types, Seizures
Epilepsy is a common neurological condition which leads to seizures. It affects millions of people in the United States and tens-of-millions worldwide. It’s important to know what epilepsy is, how to recognize what happens during a seizure, and how to provide first aid when someone is having a seizure. What are epilepsy and seizures? Epilepsy […]
November 29, 2023 | Education, Epilepsy, Family and Friends, First Aid for Seizures, Human Interest Epilepsy, Medicine, Neurology, News, Research, Seizures
Epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, affects millions of people worldwide. According to recent research conducted by Priti Vishwakarma, an epilepsy specialist, there are approximately 17 different types of epilepsy, each requiring distinct care and precautionary measures. Understanding the importance of knowledge, Vishwakarma emphasizes the significance of educating oneself about the condition. Instead […]
November 28, 2023 | Depression, Driving & Epilepsy, Epilepsy, Family and Friends, First Aid for Seizures, Human Interest Epilepsy, Medicine, Mental Health, Neurology, Seizures
If you – or someone you care for – has recently received a diagnosis of idiopathic generalized epilepsy, you might be wondering what this means. In this easy-to-understand guide, we look at what idiopathic generalized epilepsy is. What is idiopathic generalized epilepsy? Idiopathic generalized epilepsy affects about one third of people who have epilepsy. To understand what […]
November 21, 2023 | Epilepsy, First Aid for Seizures, Medicine, Neurology
Researchers say yoga may help people with epilepsy reduce the frequency of seizures. They add that yoga may also help people deal with the stigma sometimes associated with epilepsy. Experts say the study adds to wealth of evidence that mind-body work has physical benefits as well as stress relief. Some “downward dog” could be man’s […]
November 15, 2023 | Depression, Diet, Epilepsy, Human Interest Epilepsy, Medicine, Neurology, Prevention, Research, Seizures
ORLANDO, Fla. — Countless movies and TV shows depict seizures dramatically, but real life isn’t always so cinematic. While generalized tonic-clonic seizures where individuals fall to the ground convulsing and foaming at the mouth do occur, a new survey finds the vast majority of Americans are unable to recognize the more subtle signs of a seizure. […]
November 14, 2023 | Epilepsy, Epilepsy Syndromes, Human Interest Epilepsy, Medicine, Seizures, Sleep deprivation, Surgery
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