For people with epilepsy, dehydration can act as a seizure trigger. Staying hydrated and cool is an important part of ...

Infantile spasms (IS, or West Syndrome) was first described by Dr. William James West in the 1840s. IS is considered an age-specific epilepsy. Seizures typically begin in an infant between 3 and 8 ...

Autumn is here and if you are like us, you are ready for cooler weather, warm apple cider and gourds and pumpkins everywhere! This fall, the Epilepsy Foundation needs your help to raise awareness and ...

The Epilepsy Foundation is providing paid internships for spring 2026. The Pathways to Purpose internships offer a chance to develop your skills and help the epilepsy community. Find your opportunity ...

People think of different things when they hear the term “healthy living.” Many people with epilepsy report good health despite their seizures. Others find that seizures affect their overall health in ...

An absence seizure causes a short period of “blanking out” or staring into space. Like other kinds of seizures, they are caused by brief abnormal electrical activity in a person’s brain. Some key ...

For about 3% of people with epilepsy, exposure to flashing lights at certain intensities or to certain visual patterns can trigger seizures. This condition is known as photosensitive epilepsy or ...

Since 1954, the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota (EFMN) has been dedicated to supporting people with epilepsy and seizures across Minnesota. We believe no one should face epilepsy alone and our ...