For people living with epilepsy, the threshold for seizures increases when they contract infections like the flu. The cause of this is yet unknown, however, other well-known triggers such as excessive stress, sleep deprivation and the inability to keep food down while having the flu, could make the seizures more likely. Fevers are known triggers… Continue reading How to Keep Safe During the Flu Season
Author: Desirea Leal
WAYS TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THOSE WITH EPILEPSY
People living with a chronic condition, such as epilepsy, tend to be treated by others as “different”. This can be aggravating, to say the least! Our loved ones living with epilepsy are the same as any other person, but we should give them extra support. Support doesn’t always mean listening to a problem and finding… Continue reading WAYS TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THOSE WITH EPILEPSY
Covid-Safety For Children With Epilepsy
Parents of children with epilepsy always worry about their child having a seizure. The Covid-19 Pandemic has only added to their worries. While there is no evidence that having epilepsy can make an individual more prone to catching the Corona Virus or having more severe Covid symptoms, children (and adults) who have other conditions alongside… Continue reading Covid-Safety For Children With Epilepsy
Prosper Women Entrepreneurs Invests in Smart Monitor
Smart Monitor’s innovative SmartWatch is earning attention and winning support. Prosper Women Entrepreneurs, an organization in St. Louis, has selected Smart Monitor for its capital investment and accelerator program. Smart Monitor is one of six women-led companies that was selected for the program. The resources and support will help Smart Monitor leverage their increasing… Continue reading Prosper Women Entrepreneurs Invests in Smart Monitor
WHAT NOT TO SAY TO SOMEONE WITH EPILEPSY
More than 50 million people worldwide live with epilepsy, yet it’s still a misunderstood condition lacking awareness and understanding in the general community. Often, due to stigmas, people living with epilepsy try to conceal their condition from those around them. If you’re spending a lot of time with someone who has seizures, and they trust… Continue reading WHAT NOT TO SAY TO SOMEONE WITH EPILEPSY