As well as being the patron saint of love, St. Valentine was also the patron saint of epilepsy. In ancient times, patron saints were of great significance in the treatment of severe and chronic illnesses,…

As we look back throughout 2014, we see that this year had many important medical developments related to epilepsy.  This included a new clinical definition of epilepsy being adopted by an international epilepsy organization, a…

The holiday season can be an overwhelming time for many people. This is particularly true when you or your loved one lives with the challenges of epilepsy. Below are some tips to help reduce the…

It is not uncommon for people with epilepsy to report problems with their memory. Sometimes these problems are the result of difficulties forming new memories and sometimes they are due to difficulties retrieving or remembering…

Halloween is considered amongst most kids (and adults) as one of the best events of the year. Dressing up in costume, trick or treating, going to parties, and indulging in treats are fun for all…

This is a post written by a guest contributer to our blog. Sita runs the popular epilepsy-themed blog called Life at Full Volume. Below she shares her story about her experiences of living with epilepsy. I…