Music’s influence on the brain is documented in conditions ranging from dementia to epilepsy. Both music participation and appreciation are tied to improvements in executive function and memory so how close are we…
While most cases of déjà vu are harmless, the phenomenon can be a symptom of epilepsy. Recognizing the signs early could be key to getting the right treatment. Read the…
A major federal public health program for people with epilepsy has been gutted, with nearly all of its staff dismissed from their positions. Read the article.
Opening up about my diagnosis was not easy, as I’m someone who doesn’t often share personal feelings. But my desire to help others on their own health journeys pushed me…
People with epilepsy seem to have an increased chance of schizophrenia. In addition, people with schizophrenia seem to have an increased likelihood of epilepsy. Read the article.
More than half of the world’s population lives in urban environments, where managing stress and maintaining a positive mindset during crises can be difficult. Read the article.
Though neurology and cardiology are separate specialties, the brain and heart have many things in common: specialized cells, electrical signaling, mechanisms of self-regulation, and high energy demands. Read the article.
Using large-language models to analyze more than 55,000 social media posts, researchers identified the most popular topics discussed in an online epilepsy community. Listen here.
A new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine shows an improvement in screening rates for anxiety and depression among epilepsy patients with the implementation of an…
Older adults with sleep deprivation and epilepsy have an elevated risk for all-cause mortality, according to a study published online April 23 in Healthcare. Read the article.