The brain is the key part of the central nervous system that controls our entire body. It controls our breathing, our beating heart, our ability to use our senses, how we receive and gather information, and even our behaviour and personality. The brain has 100 billion brain nerve cells (neurons). These cells communicate with one another and to other parts of the body by sending

There are different types of seizures. Some affect a part of the brain (focal) and others affect the whole brain (generalized). The first aid required for each seizure type is dependent on what is happening in the brain at the time of a seizure. 1. Focal Seizures (Affecting a specific part of the brain)   Do not try to stop the seizure. Guide the person away

Epilepsy is: A tendency to experience recurrent, unprovoked seizures. A seizure occurs when neurons send abnormal electrochemical signals to the brain; such signals result in an alteration in sensation, behaviour, and consciousness. One of the most common neurological conditions, affecting one in 100 people. Can affect anyone regardless of age, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. Commonly found in children under 2 years old and in the elderly