Epilepsy: Menstrual Disorders

Updated 26 October 2022 under Health Guides.

The menstrual cycle can lead to changes in seizure frequency in some people with epilepsy. What causes increased seizures in people born with female reproductive organs? During the menstrual cycle, […]

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Epilepsy: Smart Phone Applications and Medical Identification Devices

Updated 26 October 2022 under Health Guides.

Seizures are unpredictable and differ from person to person. Clear descriptions and/or recordings of seizures are extremely useful for you and your provider during epilepsy diagnosis, treatment, and management. Monitoring […]

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Epilepsy: Sleep

Updated 11 October 2022 under Health Guides.

Being a teen can sometimes be a lot to manage between school, work, homework, sports, other activities, and having a social life, it’s a lot to balance. It is easy […]

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Epilepsy: Transition of Care from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare

Updated 19 October 2022 under Health Guides.

Growing up, your parent(s) or legal guardian likely helped you with your health care – they added you on their insurance, called for appointments, filled out forms, and kept track […]

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Epilepsy: Caring for an Infant and Breastfeeding

Updated 26 October 2022 under Health Guides.

Congratulations on welcoming a new bundle of joy into your life! Bringing home a new baby is a special and exciting time. However, it can sometimes be chaotic and/or stressful. […]

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Bar and Party Safety

Updated 12 October 2022 under Health Guides.

Imagine it’s finally the weekend after a stressful week of college lectures, assignments, extracurricular activities, and working at a part-time job. You feel drained and ready to relax when your […]

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Applying to College

Updated 11 November 2022 under Health Guides.

So you are interested in applying to college, but you don’t know where to begin? Be proud of your decision, but also be kind to yourself. Applying to college is […]

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A Guide to Grocery Shopping

Updated 11 November 2022 under Health Guides.

Your approach to grocery shopping will depend on your individual needs for meals, as well as your personal style and approach to eating. Are you the type of person who […]

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Epilepsy: Coping with a New Diagnosis

Updated 4 October 2022 under Health Guides.

Learning how to cope with a new epilepsy diagnosis is just as important as treating it. It may affect your daily life to some degree and being aware of its […]

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Epilepsy: Mental Health

Updated 5 October 2022 under Health Guides.

Emotional wellness is important for everyone. It involves being aware of emotional and behavioral changes while still finding ways to enjoy life despite these changes. Mood disorders, like depression and […]

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