Living with epilepsy can present additional challenges for women and girls. Hormonal changes, pregnancy, and menopause can all impact the frequency and severity of seizures. Understanding how epilepsy specifically affects ...
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Planning for a baby can be an exciting yet daunting journey for anyone, but for people with epilepsy, there may be additional risks involved. Understanding those potential risks and challenges ...
Epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease, although separate conditions, may have a connection based on emerging research. Research published on 24 January 2024 revealed that people with epilepsy are twice as likely ...
SUDEP Action Day was first launched in 2014 as SUDEP Awareness Day. Its purpose was to raise awareness of SUDEP and teach people to manage the risks associated with it. ...
Living with epilepsy can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing the risks associated with this condition. From seizures to side effects of medication, there are different factors that ...
In 2018, the law changed to allow the use of medical cannabis in the UK. This means doctors and specialists can now prescribe cannabis-based medicines to their patients. What is ...
If you or a loved one has been recently diagnosed with epilepsy, it can feel overwhelming. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes recurrent seizures in millions of people. In ...
Over recent weeks, people around the world have been hit by extreme weather. We’ve heard a lot about the impact of these record-breaking heat waves. It has led to wildfires, ...
Many people with epilepsy struggle financially, often because they have trouble getting a job. Two-thirds of working-age people with epilepsy are currently not working. Somebody with epilepsy will find it ...
Going to university might prove more difficult for young people with epilepsy. You’ll face challenges that most won’t. But with careful planning and preparation, it can still be an exciting ...