Can You Drive with Epilepsy? Laws, Safety, and What Teens Should Know
For many teenagers, getting a driver’s license represents independence. It means being able to drive…
Hormones and Epilepsy: Why Seizures Can Change During Puberty
Puberty is a time of rapid change. Hormones shift, bodies develop, and emotions often feel stronger …
SUDEP Explained: What It Is, What We Know, and Why Awareness Matters
For many families affected by epilepsy, there is one term that may appear during medical conversatio…
Stress and Seizures: Understanding the Connection
Everyone experiences stress. It can come from school exams, family responsibilities, friendships, or…
When Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms Meet Seizures: Understanding the Overlap Between Epilepsy and OCD
Many people don’t realize that epilepsy and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) — or milder obsessiv…
The Future of Epilepsy Treatment: Brain Stimulation Devices 101
When medications and diet aren’t enough, for many people with drug-resistant epilepsy, brain stimula…
Ketogenic Diet vs. Modified Atkins: What’s the Difference for Epilepsy?
For many people with epilepsy—especially those whose seizures don’t respond to medication—dietary th…
The Science of Seizure Auras: What They Mean & Why They Happen
Before a seizure begins, some people feel something such as a strange taste, a flash of color, a sud…
Photosensitivity Explained: What’s Really Going On with Flashing Lights
Flashing or flickering lights can affect people in very different ways. For some, they’re just part …
Why Epilepsy and Sleep Are So Connected (and How to Actually Rest)
When you’re living with epilepsy, sleep can feel like both an ally and an enemy. Some nights, your r…
Peer Support > Google: Why Talking to Other Teens Beats Searching Symptoms
When you feel a weird headache, stomach pain, or sudden dizziness, what’s the first thing you do? Fo…
Art as an Outlet: Creative Ways to Cope with Epilepsy
When people hear the word epilepsy, the first thing they usually think of is seizures. But if you li…
Purple Day: How a Color Became a Global Movement
When you think of the color purple, you might picture lavender flowers, twilight skies, or even roya…