Kids with epilepsy at higher risk during flu season

3D image of Influenza Virus The CDC is currently featuring information on how children with neurologic disorders are at higher risk of death from flu. A study on the topic was recently published in Pediatrics, “Neurologic Disorders among Pediatric Deaths Associated with the 2009 Pandemic Influenza, 2012.”   The BuzzCBS, the AP, … Read More

You held your own in the Echoing Green challenge

Just a quick follow up to say thank you to everyone who voted, supported, commented and spread the word during the Echoing Green challenge. We finished in 8th place in votes, and our idea was the most talked about. We are definitely doing something right. Thank you again for supporting the ONLY … Read More

Share Your Story on Living Well With Epilepsy

Check out the latest feature on Living Well With Epilepsy. Now you can share your own story right here.  Just visit the Share Your Story page, fill out the form that has a place for your story right there and send it off. We saw how important sharing just four words could … Read More

Conservative radio host denegrates Justice John Roberts

Following the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, Michael Savage, a conservative radio host set the media world on fire by claiming Justice Roberts’ decision was due in large part to cognitive dissociation from his epilepsy. Initially, I was furious. But as I listened to the … Read More

Check out photos from the National Walk for Epilepsy

Bryan Farley a photographer with epilepsy, who is also a dear friend, attended the National Walk for Epilepsy in DC. He writes a column for the Epilepsy Foundation’s blog which he has titled 2012 National Walk and Social Media. You can check out the gallery of 200 photos here:http://epilepsyfoundation.ning.com/profiles/blogs/2012-national-walk-for-epilepsy-and-social-media Bryan also asks … Read More

My Four Words reminds us we are not alone

On March 31, an estimated 5,000 people affected by epilepsy came together on the National Mall in Washington, DC, to participate in the Epilepsy Foundation’s Sixth National Walk for Epilepsy. At the walk, UCB, debuted the “My Four Words” project, challenging attendees to express their personal journey with epilepsy in just four … Read More

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