Not All Seizures Are Epilepsy

EPILEPSY NEWSLETTER
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Week of August 31

In This Issue:
> Jump-start Your Brainpower by Walking
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1sc0Nec4j0BaK0BSuA0Ed
> Epilepsy and the Risk of Birth Defects
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1sc0Nec4j0BaK0BSuB0Ee
> Low Sodium, Low Blood Sugar, and Seizures
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1sc0Nec4j0BaK0BSuC0Ef

Today's Top Story: Not All Seizures Are Epilepsy
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1sc0Nec4j0BaK0BSuD0Eg
Many conditions have symptoms similar to epilepsy. Learn more about
them - what you know could help you manage your health better.
Also See:
> Seizure Mapping
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1sc0Nec4j0BaK0BSuE0Eh
> Epilepsy and Women: Your Special Needs
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1sc0Nec4j0BaK0BSuF0Ei
> WebMD Stands Up to Cancer!
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1sc0Nec4j0BaK0BShP0Ef

HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

Jump-start Your Brainpower by Walking
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New research shows that older adults who take a brisk walk three times
a week may reduce their risk of memory-robbing illnesses such as
Alzheimer's disease.
Also See:
> Use These Helpful Hints to Start Living Better Today
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1sc0Nec4j0BaK0BSuG0Ej

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EDITOR'S PICKS

Epilepsy and the Risk of Birth Defects
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1sc0Nec4j0BaK0BSuB0Ee
Thinking of getting pregnant? Women with epilepsy can have healthy
children, and more than 90% deliver healthy babies. But the risk of
serious birth defects in the child is around 4% to 6% -- about double
that for the general population.
Also See:
> All About EEGs
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1sc0Nec4j0BaK0BSuM0Ep
> The Amazing Journey From Egg to Embryo
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1sc0Nec4j0BaK0BSuN0Eq
> Bed-wetting Blues: Solutions for Kids and Parents
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1sc0Nec4j0BaK0BSuO0Er

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MEMBERS ARE TALKING

From the Epilepsy Support Group message board:
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1sc0Nec4j0BaK0BSuP0Es

Low Sodium, Low Blood Sugar, and Seizures
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1sc0Nec4j0BaK0BSuC0Ef
This member wants to know whether low sodium levels and hypoglycemia
can cause seizures. Read her post and join in the discussion.

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