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Inducing seizures to stop seizures

Cortical stimulation-induced seizures have the potential to guide epilepsy surgery, significantly reducing hospital stays Surgery is the only way to stop seizures in 30 per cent of patients with focal drug-resistant epilepsy. A new study finds that inducing seizures before surgery may be a convenient and cost-effective way to determine the brain region where seizures… Read More: Inducing seizures to stop seizures »

Medical expert reveals three simple steps that can help you stop snoring

The majority of us snore at some point in our life. But if you’re keeping your partner awake with your bedtime mutterings, you may be on the receiving end of whinging or an elbow to the ribs. Thankfully, even the most prolific snorers can cure their habits by changing their routine. Here’s how to rid yourself… Read More: Medical expert reveals three simple steps that can help you… »

Puzzle solving 'won't stop mental decline'

Doing crossword puzzles and Sudoku does not appear to protect against mental decline, according to a new study. The idea of “use it or lose it” when it comes to our brains in later life has previously been widely accepted. The new Scottish study showed that people who regularly do intellectual activities throughout life have… Read More: Puzzle solving 'won't stop mental decline' »