Exercise and epilepsy: Research and myths
Send comments and feedback In this episode, we explore the science behind exercise as an adjunct treatment for epilepsy and debunk some common myths (spoiler alert: With very rare exceptions, exercise does NOT increase seizure risk). Dr. Ayushe Sharma talked with Dr. Jane Allendorfer, Dr. Halley Alexander, and Brian Wiedmeyer, who participated in an exercise research study. The episode refers to a 2016 report by the ILAE Task Force on Sports and Epilepsy - that report is freely available onl...