What to Know About Epilepsy Seizures and Alcohol
Consuming alcohol is a common seizure trigger for people with epilepsy. People who chronically consume large amounts of alcohol seem to be more likely to have epilepsy than people who…
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Antiseizure foods: What to know
Food can affect epilepsy. Certain diets and restricting some types of food may help improve the frequency of seizures. Read the article.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Shows Promise in Pilot Trial of Epilepsy
New data from a pilot trial further supported the use of web-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) in adults with epilepsy and insomnia. Read the article.
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This neuroscientist is starting seizures in order to stop them
Computational neuroscientist Rachel June Smith, Ph.D., is exploring a new approach — inspired in part by a notorious episode of the Pokémon cartoon. Read the article.
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Traveling With Epilepsy Isn’t Easy, But It’s Not Impossible Either
I’m a travel writer, I have epilepsy, and I still travel the world. For those who want to do the same, I asked a neurologist for tips on how to…
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A mother’s calling: a journey from epilepsy patient to parent
It was 2006, a softball game in Mobile, Alabama, was in full swing, and 10-year-old Cathryn Cazalas was experiencing her first seizure. Little did she know, she would end up…
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