There are more than 600,000 people in the UK with epilepsy, that’s more than 1 in 100 of us. For one third, their seizures do not respond to available drugs and they live with ongoing seizures. This ...
Take part in one of the UK's most established road races - the Bath Half Marathon! Join 15,000 other runners on the flat, picturesque course and enjoy the electric atmosphere. Whether you're a ...
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The Edinburgh Marathon route passes some of Edinburgh's most iconic sites and provides breathtaking views of the East Lothian coastline.
Whether to drink alcohol or take recreational drugs is a personal choice, but it is worth knowing the possible effects they could have on your epilepsy. Alcohol or recreational drugs can cause ...
Our step-by-step guide to the recovery position shows you how to help someone recover after a tonic clonic seizure. These steps should be followed once the shaking has stopped. We send monthly ...
Here is a list of anti-seizure medication (ASM), previously called anti-epileptic drugs or AEDs, with links to information about what type of seizures they are used for, doses, and possible side ...
Having a good night’s sleep can be important for everyone. Research suggests that getting good sleep, and dreaming, can help our brains create meaning from the day’s experiences, and help strengthen ...
Eating a healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health and can help you feel your best. This may reduce the risk of seizures for some people with epilepsy. Although there is ...
The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), a group of the world's leading epilepsy professionals, classifies seizures by dividing them into groups depending on: Seizures are also described ...