Why Do We Get Nightmares? Unpacking Terrifying Dreams

Alt text: On the Brain Harvard Medical School logo, representing expertise in neurological research. Nightmares, those vividly disturbing dreams that jolt us awake in a cold sweat, are a near-universal…

Why Do Seizures Occur? Unpacking the Causes and Triggers

Seizures, characterized by sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain, can manifest in a variety of ways, impacting movement, behavior, consciousness, and feelings. While the term "epilepsy" is often associated…