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Posted November 2, 2015
Epilepsy by the numbers
1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy at some point in their lifetime.
2.2 million individuals in the U.S. have epilepsy. That's more than autism, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy combined.
$12.5 billion is the economic impact of epilepsy every year in the U.S.
63 percent of those with epilepsy will have their seizures controlled with the first or second medication they try.
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Posted March 21, 2016
As a neurologist, I prescribe exercise to patients because it is the most universal medicine for anything that ails you. It helps regulate your body functions (glucose, insulin, blood pressure), and it helps your body physically move better (muscles, joints, bones). But what you may not know is, exercise can have dramatically positive impacts on your brain as well.
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