8. Epilepsy

In America, one in 26 people will become epileptic in their lifetime; suffering abrupt and violent seizures capable of breaking bones. With over 150,000 new cases reported a year, very little is known as to why epilepsy occurs, though this is a neurological disease. Causes of this condition can be traced back to genetics, a history of stroke, head trauma or tumors found in the brain though in 60 percent of cases the cause remains a mystery.

While there is no known way to prevent epilepsy, once a person has been diagnosed there are many ways to manage the condition. High-fat diets have shown to decrease or eliminate seizures while certain anti-convulsant medications or surgeries have been known to help epileptic patients. Finally, making sure people around you know how to administer aid should you have a seizure is paramount to safe recovery.