You have all heard the saying, "You are what you eat." It's true! What we eat and drink is central to our health in so many ways. Over the years, researchers have looked at the relationship nutrition ...

Children who have a developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (DEE) should be promptly referred to a pediatric epilepsy specialist to carefully evaluate for underlying cause, and to choose the best ...

I've been living with focal aware seizures since I was eight years old. These seizures typically last anywhere from a few seconds to 30 seconds. Initially, doctors weren’t even sure if it was epilepsy ...

The Epilepsy Foundation's empowER&D program uses strategic partnerships to improve epilepsy care. The platform collects, ...

The Epilepsy Foundation is a national nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by epilepsy. For more than 50 years, the Foundation has promoted epilepsy awareness, funded research ...

My journey with epilepsy began in middle school when I started experiencing migraines. Fast forward a few years later, and I began experiencing visual auras without migraines, which my doctor said ...

I was diagnosed with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) at 15 years old after experiencing two tonic-clonic seizures in high school. What started as a typical morning quickly turned into a defining ...

The Epilepsy Foundation Arizona provides programs and services that support people and families impacted by epilepsy. With the strength of a national organization and network of epilepsy experts, EFAZ ...

When Charlotte was diagnosed with infantile spasms at age 2, our world changed in an instant. The rarity of her condition meant that finding the right support felt overwhelming amid a sea of ...

Through public policy, legal advocacy, and grassroots engagement, you can raise awareness about the issues affecting the epilepsy community and seek positive change. At the Epilepsy Foundation, our ...

It was a chilly and windy day in December. Thursday, December 3rd to be exact. I decided to go to the supermarket at lunchtime. I never ever go to the supermarket during the week at the height of ...