Dogs could be helpful in managing epilepsy, scientists say


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Researchers found that people with epilepsy had, on average, 31% fewer seizures when they started sharing their lives with a seizure dog. Photo: 123rf.com

Epilepsy is a common neurological disease affecting 50 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. It is associated with seizures and convulsions, which can be extremely debilitating for sufferers.

A Dutch study, published in the journal Neurology, demonstrates how dogs may be able to help reduce these seizures.

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