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Podcast: PodcastDX
Episode: Epilepsy
Description: Matt is a preschool teacher turned computer programmer and disability advocate. He developed Epilepsy while in college and is here today to discuss this often misunderstood disease. Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness. Anyone can develop epilepsy. Epilepsy affects both males and females of all races, ethnic backgrounds and ages. Seizure symptoms can vary widely. Some people with epilepsy simply stare blankly for a few seconds during a seizure, while others...