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For good seizure control, a healthy lifestyle should be maintained, and exercise is a part of that, provided a few simple rules are followed. Physical activity also significantly helps people with epilepsy remain integrated in society
1. Nakken Ko, Bjorholt PG, Johannessen SI et al. Effect of physical training on aerobic capacity, seizure occurrence and serum level of antiepileptic drugs in adults with epilepsy. Epilepsia 1990;31:88–94.
Pharmacist prescribers Linda Bryant and Leanne Te Karu discuss positive polypharmacy for heart failure. Current evidence shows the intensive implementation of four medications offers the greatest benefit to most patients with heart failure, with significant reductions in cardiovascular mortality, heart failure hospitalisations and all-cause mortality
