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6 Nov 2021
Rachel’s Story: The fight for her dreams while facing epilepsy
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Despite facing over 20 seizures a day, Rachel shares her story of her journey to have the life she dreamed as a personal trainer. Read More

3 Nov 2021
Medications and Fitness: The Two-Sided Conversation
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Vinay learned to ask about side effects as they related to his intense fitness plan whenever his neurologist changed his epilepsy medications. Read More

8 Nov 2020
Managing stress with yoga during the pandemic can help with seizure control
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Kenny was surprised to find that yoga helps him manage stress and keeps him active. He also finds yoga helps him to be productive and provides restful sleep. Read More

30 Nov 2019
Epilepsy Blog Relay: 5 Things You Need to Know About Running With Epilepsy
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This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™. Follow along all month! Jewel’s Story Jewel is a Brooklynite who is married to her college sweetheart. She is the mother of two handsome boys who keep her very... Read More

17 Nov 2019
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Why it’s Important to Exercise When Living With Epilepsy
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People fear that exercising will cause seizures in those who have epilepsy. In fact, regular exercise will keep you fit and improve your overall health. Read More

27 Mar 2019
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Caregiver Fatigue
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Sometimes it's hard to practice self-care of yourself if you're busy as caregiver. Leila shares with us why it's important to avoid caregiver fatigue. Read More

 

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