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‘My family nearly lost me’: Rapper Professor Green reveals he suffered a seizure at his home
Green, whose real name is Stephen Manderson, said he fell "face down" after suffering a grand mal seizure while on his own at home. Rapper Professor Green has revealed he nearly died after suffering a seizure. Green, whose real name is Stephen Manderson, said he fell...
Understanding epilepsy, a common and treatable condition
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that affects approximately 50 million people worldwide. It is characterized by recurrent seizures, which are caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Seizures can vary in severity and can range from brief lapses...
Feeling SAD? How to beat seasonal affective disorder with sunshine, the keto diet and exercise
In the season of longer, dark nights and days that seem gray, many people report heightened feelings of moodiness or depression. People spend more time indoors in artificial light and less time outdoors when temperatures drop. Late fall and winter are also associated...
New service helps patients manage their epilepsy and cuts waiting times
People with epilepsy are now able to help manage their condition, while reducing waiting lists for others at the same time. An open access service has been introduced, allowing them the option to take charge of their care by contacting a dedicated phone line when they...
University of Iowa graduate using past to drive her future
Doctoral student researches epilepsy-related deaths IOWA CITY — At age 12, on the cusp of becoming a teen with a cellphone and ambitions of an increasingly independent existence full of friends, freedom and PG-13 movies, Alex Petrucci one morning climbed into the back...
Author Jeffrey Demitrack’s new book “Dating in the Dark” is a profound memoir that discusses the traumas and stress faced by the author while dating with epilepsy
Recent release “Dating in the Dark” from Page Publishing author Jeffrey Demitrack is an eye-opening account that details moments in the author's dating life that have been impacted by his epileptic seizures. By sharing his story, Demitrack hopes to shed light on...
York panto star Berwick Kaler’s message to ‘super fan’
THE mum of panto dame Berwick Kaler’s ‘biggest fan’ has thanked members of the audience and Grand Opera House staff who came to his help when he suffered an epileptic seizure while watching Old Granny Goose. Ben Greenheld, 34, who has epilepsy, learning difficulties...
How I Live My Best Life Despite Having Epilepsy
Epilepsy Symptoms “I started having auras (focal aware seizures) when I was about 9 years old. At that age, I could not describe the feeling properly and therefore no one took it seriously. It made me feel nauseous and I ‘experienced’ situations like this again in my...
Understanding Epilepsy and Depression
Depression, also called major depressive disorder (MDD), commonly occurs in people with epilepsy and contributes to a lower quality of life, increased time in hospitals, and less control over seizures. Though the two illnesses often occur together, depression is...
Epilepsy Drugs May Up Risk of Parkinson’s
Strongest association seen for sodium valproate Taking antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) was associated with a subsequent diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD), a U.K.-based case control study suggested. There was a significant association between AED prescriptions and...
What Is Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy?
A Complex Type of Epilepsy Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) affects about 10% of people with epilepsy. Several types of seizures occur with JME. The seizures generally begin during late childhood or early adolescence. Seizures can usually be prevented with...
A Man With Epilepsy Who Had Part of His Brain Removed No Longer Feels Fear
"Fearless" is often used to describe bravery and daring, but have you ever thought about what it would be like to lose all awareness of your fight-or-flight terror response? Jody Smith can speak from personal experience. Despite the success of the operation to...
Creating an Epilepsy Treatment and Seizure Action Plan
Knowing What to Do If a Seizure Occurs An action plan can help a person who has epilepsy and other people around them know what to do in case a seizure happens. Everyone who is diagnosed with epilepsy would benefit from an action plan that includes the proper steps to...
Cornwall biker community unites to give brave 12-year-old Jozef Stasiak the perfect send-off
It follows a plea from Jozef's family for as many bikers as possible to join his funeral procession. The biker community from Cornwall and beyond came out in force this morning to escort a courageous 12-year-old on his final journey. CornwallLive reported earlier this...
Life with epilepsy does not have to be a death sentence
Epilepsy: a word that brought great worry in the early part of 2019 and led me to believe my life was over. Since the dreadful diagnosis I encouraged myself to thoroughly read and study to know exactly what Epilepsy is after having several bouts of anxiety attacks. I...
New Port Richey girl with severe form of epilepsy, cerebral palsy gifted castle for Christmas
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. - When the Make-A-Wish Foundation asked six-year-old Kathryn Handford, of New Port Richey, what she wanted for Christmas, she said a castle. It was a challenging request, even for Make-A-Wish. However, local construction company Team...
Study finds disease that children born to parents with diabetes may be more susceptible to than others
A new study shows that children born to parents with diabetes are more likely to develop autism and behavioral problems. A study conducted by National Cheng Kung University Hospital in Taiwan and published in the journal Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology...
Growing Up with Epilepsy: Rose’s Story
Rose's first seizure was on Valentine's Day when she was 11 years old. That first seizure was a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. She was taken by ambulance to the hospital, where doctors ordered an EEG. Rose's mom could tell by the expression on the EEG...
Lanarkshire Epilepsy
Lanarkshire Epilepsy is a charity supporting those with epilepsy across North and South Lanarkshire, Scotland Help us to raise the funds to keep operating and continue supporting 500 people every year across North and South Lanarkshire! Last year you all did an...
Lauren’s Epilepsy Story
Epilepsy Surgery Gives Toddler Active, Seizure-Free Life In 2013, LaDonna and Luther Jenkins of Southfield, were joyful at the birth of their beautiful first-born daughter Lauren. Their baby girl was healthy and thriving. When Lauren was about 17-months-old, however,...
