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Lanarkshire Epilepsy

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...

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RNS for Epilepsy: Everything You Need to Know

RNS for Epilepsy: Everything You Need to Know

Responsive neurostimulation (RNS) is a treatment that may help manage epileptic seizures. Doctors may recommend RNS for epilepsy if medication has not been effective for you.  Doctors may initially use medication to treat epilepsy. However, for some people, medication...

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Food And Epilepsy: Myths And Facts

Food And Epilepsy: Myths And Facts

There are lots of myths surrounding food and epilepsy. Read on to know what is true and what is false. A balanced diet is a key to a healthy body and a sharp mind. This fact applies to all kids but becomes even more pertinent for a child with epilepsy. A healthy...

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CBD explained

CBD explained

Seems like you see CBD everywhere these days: oil, balm, tincture, gummies, prerolls, pet treats, bath bombs. There's even a CBD-infused sports bra! What’s up with all the CBD? Is there really anything substantive to it or is CBD just the latest snake oil? The bottom...

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How Common Is Epilepsy?

How Common Is Epilepsy?

Each year, about 5 million people worldwide are diagnosed with epilepsy, a brain condition that causes repeated seizures.  It is estimated that about 1 in 100 people in the United States have active epilepsy. More than 75% of those are adults. This article discusses...

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