Epilepsy Blamed For Chopin's Dark Hallucinations

Composer Frederic Chopin was afflicted by health problems, including vivid hallucinations, during his brief life. Researchers say his condition contributed to a cliched view of him as a suffering artist. They say knowing about his condition will help Read More...

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Posted Jan 25 2011, 01:29 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog