Psychological interventions may be effective for achieving freedom from functional seizures, according to new practice ...

Lorain educator and author Jennifer Richardson is hoping her new book will help broaden community understanding of epilepsy, a chronic neurological disorder, and the realities faced by those who live ...

Where you grow old in the United States may change your odds of developing epilepsy. A new study in JAMA Neurology has mapped where older Americans are most likely to be diagnosed with epilepsy and ...

The unpredictable, debilitating nature of a seizure can be frightening, for both the person experiencing it and anyone watching nearby. In that moment, control often slips away as muscles stiffen, ...

Over 10 million people with epilepsy qualify as surgical candidates worldwide, with 1.4 million new potential surgical ...

A first-of-its-kind nationwide study has mapped epilepsy incidence rates among older adults in the United States and identified key social and environmental factors associated with the neurological ...

In 1994, a coalition of experts in brain health and epilepsy published a consensus statement on the appropriate criteria for driver licensing for people with epilepsy. Issued by the American Academy ...

She was a four-year college athlete, went on to be a Fitness Olympia competitor and participated in the International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness Professional League. Being a champion has ...

Constipation doesn’t typically cause seizures directly, but many people with epilepsy have constipation. Rarely, constipation may trigger seizures in people with epilepsy. Constipation is a common ...

Flashing lights and gory scenes can trigger seizures in some. Nov. 26, 2011— -- Reports of the 'Breaking Dawn' birth scene spurring seizures in Twilight fans have landed photosensitive epilepsy ...