Can Artificial Intelligence Predict Seizures? The Future of Epilepsy Research
The idea of a device that could warn someone a seizure is coming before it actually starts sounds li…
Summer with Epilepsy: Swimming, Heat, and Staying Safe
Summer changes the risk calculation for epilepsy more than almost any other season, mostly because s…
Why Epilepsy Isn’t “Just Seizures”
Ask most people what epilepsy is, and the answer usually stops at seizures. That’s not wrong, …
The Language We Use Matters: “Person with Epilepsy” vs. “Epileptic”
A single word choice, “epileptic” versus “person with epilepsy,” might seem …
Medical ID Bracelets: Do You Really Need One?
The idea of a medical ID bracelet can feel a little uncomfortable at first, mostly because it makes …
Should You Tell Your Friends You Have Epilepsy? Navigating the Conversation
There’s no law requiring anyone to disclose a medical condition to their friends, and epilepsy…
Traveling with Epilepsy: Tips for Flights, Road Trips, and Vacations
Travel already comes with its own chaos: early alarms, cramped seats, unfamiliar food, and a schedul…
Can Genetics Cause Epilepsy? Here’s What Researchers Know
“Does it run in families” is usually one of the first questions that comes up after a di…
Social Media and Epilepsy: Separating Facts from Fear
Social media and epilepsy have a genuinely complicated relationship, and most of the conversation ar…
Grieving Your “Old Normal”: Coping After an Epilepsy Diagnosis
Grief usually gets associated with death, which is part of why it feels strange to use the word for …
Why Do Seizures Happen Out of Nowhere? Understanding Triggers (and Why They’re Different for Everyone)
“It came out of nowhere” is one of the most common things said after a seizure, and in a…
What Happens during an EEG? A Behind-the-Scenes look
An EEG gets ordered constantly for anyone with suspected or diagnosed epilepsy, but almost nobody ex…
Anxiety after a seizure: The part no one talks about
Seizures get talked about in terms of what’s visible: the shaking, the falling, the confusion …
First Aid for Seizures: What Friends Should Actually Do
Watching a friend have a seizure is one of those moments that can feel like it’s happening in …
Myths about Epilepsy That Need to Retire Immediately
Epilepsy has been around for as long as recorded medicine exists, and somehow, so have the myths abo…
School, IEPs, and 504 Plans: Academic Support for Teens with Epilepsy
Starting high school is hard enough without a medical condition thrown into the mix. Add epilepsy to…
Epilepsy and Memory: Why “Brain Fog” Happens
Have you ever walked into a room only to forget why you were there? Or maybe you’ve read the same se…
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…