A self-taught Burnley painter is “banking on Dave” to help launch his new art career. David Priestley (47) who only picked up an oil paintbrush five years ago, has created a stunning portrait of TV star David Fishwick. Now the father-of-two is set to feature the work of the “Bank... read more →
Aug
05
Aug
05
Approximately one in 26 people in the United States will develop epilepsy during their lifetime, with 150,000 new cases of the condition reported each year, says the Epilepsy Foundation. The neurological disorder is common in both adults and children. At least half of the cases begin during childhood, and the... read more →
Aug
04
Charities, non-governmental organizations, or NGOs, and even local elementary schools rely on funding from outside sources to continue research, make a difference in the community and tackle the world's problems. Donating a portion of your income to charity is a noble endeavor, but getting involved in direct fund raising through... read more →
Aug
04
Taking a tragic loss and turning it into a way to create awareness about Epilepsy a neurological disorder that touches of the lives of many. Saturday dozens laced up for the first ever Epilepsy Waterloo-Wellington’s Memorial Walk and Run held at Waterloo Park Pavilion in Waterloo. Event and Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer... read more →
Aug
04
Kayla is hoping to raise more than $1,500 today for the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota. Kayla Borman, of Fridley, suffers from epilepsy. She held a lemonade fundraiser on August 3rd to support the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota. At age 17, Kayla Borman has big aspirations: She wants to become a doctor... read more →
Aug
04
They came. They wallowed. They played. And they partied at Kelley-Meyers Park, where a grassy plain was transformed into 32 greasy pits for the Epilepsy Foundation’s Mud Volleyball Tournament. Around 3,000 players and perhaps as many spectators frolicked in and around the slurry, or tailgated in a parking area at... read more →
Aug
02
Disclosing that you have a chronic illness can be tough, and epilepsy is one of the most stigmatized and misunderstood diseases. Now add telling others that you are gay, and you will understand the courage Rick Stevens needed to admit that he is “different” in both ways. He shares how... read more →
Aug
02
Researchers in Germany have developed a technique, which allows them to predict the chances of success for a surgical procedure to treat epilepsy. It could prevent unnecessary surgery. Scientists from the Bonn University Hospital and the Max Planck Institute for neurological research in Cologne have come up with a technique which... read more →
Aug
01
A Southampton doctor is leading a global mission to eradicate the use of ‘witchcraft’ to treat epileptics in one of the world’s poorest countries and give them a chance of leading a normal life. Dr Martin Prevett, a consultant neurologist at Southampton General Hospital, is bringing modern medicines to those... read more →
Aug
01
Although not a mental health problem, epilepsy often has the associated stigma attached to it that we might expect from other mental health issues. While in many first world countries the disorder is recognized and treatable, many countries around the world have problems diagnosing and treating sufferers, whether as a... read more →