Download seizure first aid flyers and posters in multiple languages, here. I cannot overstate the importance of seizure first aid. We are taught many basic […]
Author: Phil Haydon, Ph.D.
Phil Haydon, Ph.D., is an Emeritus Professor of Neuroscience at Tufts University School of Medicine. His research helped reveal how non-neuronal brain cells contribute to sleep regulation and play important roles in neurological disorders including epilepsy. His scientific work has led to the formation of several biotechnology companies, including GliaCure and Naveris. Beyond the laboratory, Phil is an accomplished offshore sailor and in 2024 won the double-handed division of the Newport–Bermuda Race.
Transitioning Epilepsy Care
As teens with epilepsy become adults, medical care changes. Adult epilepsy care focuses on independence, long-term planning, and adult-specific issues such as driving, work, college, pregnancy, and mental health. Planning ahead helps prevent gaps in care and missed medications.
Should I Use a Sleep Tracker to Monitor My Sleep? It Depends.
Because sleep deprivation can trigger seizures for many people with epilepsy, it’s natural to seek ways to monitor sleep on a regular basis. Do sleep […]
Practical Steps to Improve Sleep and Brain Health
Sleep is critically important—without it, we would not survive. Sleep allows us to consolidate memories and helps clean the brain. Our natural brain “flushing” system […]
Why Sleep Loss Is a Seizure Trigger
For a lot of people, a poor night’s sleep results in a grouchy mood, an extra cup of coffee, or an afternoon nap. For many […]
One Step Closer to Replacing the Ketogenic Diet for Epilepsy
Imagine a future where the ketogenic diet—a well-known treatment for difficult-to-control seizures—could be replaced by a pill. Such a pill would provide the same seizure-reducing […]
Raising Awareness in Aveiro
This weekend we drove to the coastal town of Aveiro, Portugal. Unfortunately, there is a bridge that is not tall enough to allow Ingwe to sail under it that prevented us from visiting by boat.
A Weather Delay
We knew when we left Horta that the current forecast wasn’t ideal but for the first couple of the days of the passage it would […]
An Ode to Wally
Dearest Wally, our time with you was all too short but you have left a mark on our memories (and our eardrums) that will not soon be forgotten.
Phil’s Reflections on Atlantic Crossing Adventure
It’s is about 1.5 days until arrival at Horta is predicted. This has been quite a passage for me. I have wanted for a long time to cross an ocean. Well, that’s pretty much complete. Was it worth it and what preparation was needed?