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Can flavanols help with focus or attention?

Flavanols, found in foods like cocoa, may help with focus and attention, but more research is needed to understand their effects fully.

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How do flavanols affect brain function or memory?

Flavanols, found in cocoa, may help improve brain function and memory, especially in older adults.

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What fruits have the most brain-boosting flavanols?

Fruits like berries and apples are rich in brain-boosting flavanols, which can help improve cognitive function.

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Does erythritol affect cognitive health?

Erythritol may have some effects on brain activity, but more research is needed to understand its impact on cognitive health.

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Does erythritol contribute to stroke?

Some studies suggest that erythritol, a common sweetener, might increase the risk of stroke and other heart-related events.

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Is there a link between erythritol and cerebrovascular accident risk?

Some studies suggest that erythritol, a sugar substitute, might be linked to a higher risk of stroke and other heart problems.

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What is the evidence for erythritol causing stroke?

Some studies suggest a possible link between erythritol, a sugar substitute, and an increased risk of stroke, but more research is needed to confirm this.

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A seizure can be a sign of which underlying health problems?

Seizures can be caused by drinking too much alcohol, brain problems e.g. trauma, structural central nervous system issues, or simply from lack of oxygen, e.g. from asthma.

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Are fever-induced seizures common in adults?

Fever-induced seizures are rare in adults and are more commonly seen in children.

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Are there any treatments for simultaneous face burning and tingling?

Treatments for face burning and tingling depends on the cause. If it is related to trigeminal nerve issues options include surgery and specialized procedures to relieve symptoms.

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Can a seizure occur while fainting?

Yes, a seizure-like event can happen during fainting, known as convulsive syncope.

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Can absence seizures occur without a diagnosis of epilepsy?

Absence seizures are usually linked to epilepsy, but sometimes they can occur without an epilepsy diagnosis.

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Can febrile seizures occur without a fever?

Febrile seizures are seizures that occur with a fever, so they do not occur without one.

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Can seizures occur without a diagnosis of epilepsy?

Yes, seizures can happen without having epilepsy. A single seizure doesn’t always mean someone has epilepsy.

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Can seizures occur without visible convulsions?

Yes, some seizures happen without obvious convulsions and may involve subtle symptoms like staring spells, brief confusion, or unusual sensations.

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Does having a seizure mean I have epilepsy?

Having a seizure does not automatically mean you have epilepsy. Epilepsy is usually diagnosed after two or more unprovoked seizures.

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