March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month! This event is an opportunity to bring awareness of bleeding disorders and the health challenges that come with them. Medical Daily defines bleeding disorders as a general term for a number of medical problems that result in poor blood clotting and abnormal bleeding.…
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. It’s a chance for everyone to raise awareness and show support for friends and loved ones who bravely manage their epilepsy each day. Take some time to read epilepsy facts to dispel the stigma attached to this serious medical condition. Epilepsy is a neurological condition…
Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is a problem with the structure and function of the heart, present at birth. CHD affects 1 in every 100 babies born each year; there are currently more than 2 million children and adults living with CHD in the United States. Despite being the number one…
It was an ordinary day for Jamie Efurd. She and her daughter Callie (age 4) were only going to the ophthalmologist to get Callie some glasses. Things changed all of a sudden when the doctor mentioned Marfan syndrome and the need for a cardiologist appointment. “I needed fresh air immediately…
November is recognized as National Epilepsy Awareness Month. In 2015, the Epilepsy Foundation has a campaign focused on helping people live seizure free through a variety of treatment options. Living with Epilepsy Their Dare to Go the Distance campaign highlights the ways that people with epilepsy can live their lives…
September may be the turning point between seasons. Summer fades into the cooler weather of spring as leaves change and the air lightens. But the month is also an opportunity for people around the country to rally support for raising awareness of hydrocephalus during National Hydrocephalus Awareness month. Hydrocephalus is…
Although as many as 1 in 26 people in the Unites States will develop a seizure disorder, the condition is not as commonly discussed as food allergies among children returning to school. But the challenges can be just as great for children managing epilepsy and their families. Communication is key…
My husband and I are pretty young still, early 30s. But sometimes I feel like we are much older because of our health. I have type 1 diabetes, and he has suffered from joint pain for several years. He always assumed it was from his days in high school football…
Holidays like the Fourth of July are a great time to get together with friends and family. However, those who have photosensitive epilepsy might be worried about watching the traditional fireworks displays. Here’s a brief explanation of the condition and tips for an enjoyable holiday. What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy…
By Leslie Vandever Since August, more than 3 million Americans and other people from all over the world have dumped buckets of ice-water over their heads on social media to help raise funds to fight the devastating motor neuron disease ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Participants in the ALS Association’s…
