Hello from MES’s new Health & Wellness Director! It’s that time of year again. No, I’m not talking about the holidays, although I do hope you all had a happy holiday season! I’m talking about those darn resolutions. Mid to late December most folks have at least 1 or 2 things in mind that they’d like to tackle in the new year. Or maybe, now that you’ve been writing 2018 for a couple of weeks, you’re thinking its time to make some additional changes. Pretty often those changes include something health & fitness related. For those of you with Epilepsy, I’m encouraging you to include fitness into your resolutions this year, and here’s why…
Take a Cue From Research
Research tells us several things: 1) People with epilepsy tend to shy away from exercise, making them more likely to develop additional health conditions ranging from obesity & heart disease, to type 2 diabetes & certain cancers. 2) Regular exercise, even as little as walking 2 times a week, provides health benefits, including a reduction of seizures. It’s worth talking to your doctor about exercise & what amount would be safe for you at your next visit, though I bet it’s been discussed before. ?
Ok, Let’s Do This
