Epilepsy, a brain disorder in which nerve cells send out abnormal electrical signals, has many forms that are classified according to the typical seizure symptoms. Benign rolandic epilepsy, also known as benign partial epilepsy of childhood or...
According to the Sydney Cognitive Development Centre, while convulsions and seizures are common among children, epilepsy is less so, occurring only in 1 percent of children. While many people habitually interchange the word seizure with epilepsy,...
Seizures or convulsions are caused by abnormal activity in the brain. The brain functions like an electrical system, so a seizure can be equated with a short-circuit of the system. Seizures manifest themselves as unusual activity in the body, from...
Epilepsy, seizure. Two words used in conjunction with one another, often interchangeably and misunderstood. A seizure is the action, the problem. Multiple types of seizures exist. Epilepsy, on the other hand, is a word describing the frequency of...
The countryside surrounding Albany, New York, is home to several golf schools, including the Ben Sutton Golf School, the Roland Stafford Golf School and the Saratoga Golf Clinic. Golf schools focus on the needs of individual golfers of all levels,...
If fishing for bass is your idea of heaven, then becoming a professional bass fisherman has to be the dream job. Bass pros earn a living through lucrative bass fishing competitions, professional guide work, sharing their knowledge with others...
Red rice is a variety of rice with bran that's red, maroon or purple in color. The manufacturer only removes the outer husk of the rice grain in the milling process, while leaving the bran. You typically soak red rice in water before cooking it in...
A freshly made cake can start to dry out quickly if it's left out uncovered. If you want to make a cake one day and serve it the next, you can follow a few tips to keep the cake as fresh and moist as possible. Depending on whether or not you've...
In his book "Roland Martin's 101 Bass-Catching Secrets," Roland Martin, nine-time B.A.S.S. angler of the year, states that bass have nine behavioral reasons to strike a lure, including feeding, reflex action, anger, protective instinct, curiosity,...
Salmon, carp and bass are three common North American fish species found throughout the continent's rivers, lakes and waterways. All three can put up a significant fight, and you can catch them year-round. On your next fishing trip, employ several...
A Grand Slam tennis tournament is one of four major tournaments held each year. According to the International Tennis Federation, the governing body of the sport worldwide, the Grand Slam events "are the most prestigious individual competitions in...
The University of Miami calls the coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) molecule one of the human body's "most important antioxidants." Oral administration of the enzyme treats various health disorders like heart disease, but its benefits are not limited to simply...
According to the U.S. Wildlife Service's 2006 national fishing survey, approximately 10 million anglers try to catch bass every year, making bass the most popular fish species in the United States. Don't rely on luck on your next bass fishing...
The hip flexor is a collection of muscles within the upper thigh that help people bend over and lift their knees. Athletes who frequently jump or kick, such as martial artists or soccer players, are at the highest risk of sustaining a hip flexor...
Caffeine withdrawal has been recognized as a medical diagnosis. The symptoms caused by caffeine withdrawal may be debilitating and cause clinical distress. Although the severity of withdrawal symptoms is generally linked to the amount of caffeine...
Braces are a rite of passage for the American teenager. Adult teeth often come in crooked following the loss of baby teeth, and orthodontia is used to correct the crowded, overlapping and crooked growth. Toothpaste manufacturer Colgate estimates...
Inescapably annoying and often worrisome, heart palpitations pose no serious health threat to most who endure them. Underneath the brief rhythm-less haze of heart palpitations lies a range of minor health ailments that can often be corrected...
Wasabi peas are a snack food consisting of dried crunchy green peas covered in a spicy green wasabi sauce. Wasabi, also known as Japanese horseradish, is a member of the mustard and horseradish family. Although it is sold in supermarkets in powder...
The term "groin" is used to describe a collection of three small muscles within the upper inner region of the thigh. Overusing, stressing or injuring the groin muscle can cause a groin injury or strain. People who develop any of the symptoms of a...
Caffeine is a stimulant found in coffee, tea and many popular soft drinks. Caffeine stimulates blood flow to the brain and body and also speeds the path of sensory messages through the nervous system, and it temporarily aids in mental acuity....
Hiking is precarious for amputees. Walking on uneven terrain and varying surfaces is a test of courage for the amputee and a test of the quality of his prosthesis. In the early 21st century, prosthesis are available for a growing number of sports,...
Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that becomes progressively worse over time as the neurons in the substantia nigra area of the brain degenerate. This can greatly affect people's ability to move and induce symptoms commonly associated...
Home to more than just Maryland crabs and the beehive hair-do, Baltimore, Maryland, offers a variety of summertime outdoor activities. Each year, the city and its surrounding neighborhoods see more than 5.2 million visitors who spend upward of $2...
Fibromyalgia is a chronic medical condition that results in symptoms such as fatigue, pain in the muscles and joints, problems sleeping and multiple points of tenderness on the body. Analgesics and muscle relaxants are two of many common...
Red yeast rice is a type of rice grown with a strain of yeast called Monascus purpureus. The rice produces an extract which contains a statin that can help reduce cholesterol. Because statins can deplete the body of a crucial enzyme, called...
Clay tennis courts are considered the slowest of all tennis court surfaces because the crushed material that covers the court provides extra friction when the ball lands. Red clay is most common in Europe and is the surface used at the French Open...
Overuse of muscles and heavy load attribute to numerous cases of muscle pain in the thigh. Using the muscle too soon can also injure the muscle, so it's important to always stretch before engaging in any strenuous physical activity. Muscle pain in...
Abusive relationships take many forms, according to Partners in Prevention. An individual of either sex and any age or social class can face physical, emotional, psychological and sexual abuse, or a combination of all four types of abusive...
Hip flexor strain and bursitis are common causes for hip pain that develops during or after sprinting. Minor cases of bursitis and hip strain respond to self-care, but see your doctor if you can't walk more than a few steps without pain, or if you...