25 DAYS FOR EPILEPSY – LEARN AND SHARE
A key part of our “25 Days for Epilepsy” Campaign, is to research, share and spread the word around ways in which, an overall physical and mental wellbeing positively impact people who live with epilepsy. In order to do so, we will post daily on all our social media channels – you can follow us by clicking on either one of the logos below. As you follow up share your own reflections, comments, pics and videos about your own journey through a more active lifestyle. This way we grow together in our understanding on how life choices, around physical activity and mental health, may help everyone feel better and build an improved Quality of Life.
RESOURCES FOR OUR DAILY POSTS ABOUT EPILEPSY, BEING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE AND EXCERCISE
All our daily posts will provide bits of information from research articles and overall information about this topic. We list here the key resources we used. For any questions reach out to us.
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Epilepsy and Physical Exercise – https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seizure.2014.09.015
(Pimental et al. 2015), Pimental, J., Tojal, R. and Morgado, J. 2015. Epilepsy and physical exercise. Seizure. 25: 87-94. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seizure.2014.09.015 -
Experimental and clinical findings from physical exercise as complementary therapy for epilepsy – doi:10.1016/j.yebeh.2012.07.025 (Arida et al. 2013), Arida, R. M., Guimaraes de Almeida, A., Cavalheiro, E. A. and Scorza, F. A. 2013. Experimental and clinical findings from physical exercise as complementary therapy for epilepsy. Epilepsy. Behav. 26: 273-278. DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2012.07.025
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Epilepsy, seizures, physical exercise, and sports: A report from the ILAE Task Force on Sports and Epilepsy – Doi: 10.1111/epi.13261, (Capovilla et al. 2016). Capovilla, G., Kaufman, K. R., Perucca, E., Moshe, S.L. and Arida, R. M. 2016. Epilepsy, seizures, physical exercise, and sports: A report from the ILAE Task Force on Sports and Epilepsy. Epilepsia. 57(1): 6-12. DOI: 10.1111/epi.13261
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Favorable effects of physical activity for recovery in temporal lobe epilepsy – DOI: 10.1111/j.1528-1167.2010.02615.x (Arida et al. 2010). Arida, R. M., Scorza, F. A. and Cavalheiro, E. A. 2010. Favorable effects of physical activity for recovery in temporal lobe epilepsy. Epilepsia. 51(3): 76-79. DOI: 10.1111/j.1528-1167.2010.02615.x
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Level of physical activity and aerobic capacity associate with quality of life in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy – https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0181505 (Volpato et al. 2017)
Volpato, N., Kobashigawa, J., Yasuda, C. L., Kishimoto, S. T., Fernandes, P. T. and Cendes, F. 2017. Level of physical activity and aerobic capacity associate with quality of life in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy. PLOS ONE. 12(7): e0181505. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0181505 -
Physical exercise and seizure activity – https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbadis.2020.165979 (Arida 2020)
Arida, R. M. 2020. Physical exercise and seizure activity. BBA-Mol. Basis. Dis. 1867(1): 165979. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbadis.2020.165979 -
Sport and physical activity in epilepsy – DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.2020.0001
(Van den Bongard et al. 2020) Van den Bongard, F., Harmer, H. M., Sassen, R. and Reinsberger, C. 2020. Sport and physical activity in epilepsy. Dtsch. Arztebl. Int. 117: 1-6. DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.2020.0001
We will also share daily challenges on Social Media and on this page. We LOVE new followers! The more we are the greater the voice!
DAILY CHALLENGES
You will find here daily challenges we set up, thanks to EEA volunteers who took some time to consider ways in which, through small steps, we can all be more active and contribute positively to our mental wellbeing. Visit this page on a daily basis and check us out on Social Media for updates.
JUNE 1, 2022 – “ Do you exercise on a normal basis? Here are some benefits of exercising that you might not have known! “ 5 benefits of walking (LINK)
JUNE 2, 2022 – Walk outside for 15 minutes, post pics of your walk, what you see, hear, feel on your story or feed and tag the EEA account (#EEA; #25dyasforepilepsy)
JUNE 3, 2022 – “Since you walked yesterday, did you know that walking makes you happy?” Walk happy today and share your story!
JUNE 4, 2022 – Meditation Challenge. Try 1 new type of meditation! This can be a focus meditation or focus meditation or something else! Check out this link for ideas. (link)
JUNE 5, 2022 – “Exercise not only changes your body, it changes your mind, your attitude and your mood.” Notice today how moving around makes you feel. Bet you will better in an instant!
JUNE 6, 2022 – Try a simple yoga pose today! We recommend this one at the link.
JUNE 7, 2022 –“What do you do to stay active?” Share your answer on social media with us!
JUNE 8 2022 – Why should I exercise? Ever thought what other benefits come from moving your own body? Reflect on benefits to the environment and share them with us!
JUNE 9, 2022 – What advice would you give to someone who has yet to start exercising after a diagnosis of epilepsy? Share it with us!
JUNE 10, 2022 – Grab a bike and ride for 15 minutes today!
JUNE 11, 2022 – Learn about simple precautions around exercising and epilepsy –Exercise and epilepsy – LINK. —- Epilepsy and exercise – LINK
JUNE 12, 2022 – Watch this short testimonial from an EEA member about what impact physical activity has on their daily life. Record your short testimonial and share it with us!
JUNE 13, 2022 – This month we have Fundraising Champions going the extra mile (by walking, running or biking) to raise funds and awareness about epilepsy and the EEA. Check our the Challenge Board and donate to their efforts!
***JUNE 14, 2022 – Join our EEA volunteers today, and see how they incorporate activities in their daily routines.
JUNE 15, 2022 – Learn about these 7 Athletes who have seizures! Reflect on their life stories and how they overcame the obstacles from epilepsy! To learn more about other famous people with epilepsy check out our web-page!
JUNE 16, 2022 – Find an exercise accountability buddy! Someone who can help you keep in going and reaching your personal physical activity goals!
JUNE 17, 2022 – Do you think exercise reduces seizures? Check out these studies: – PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND EPILEPSY (LINK); –
JUNE 18, 2022 – “Healthy is an outfit that looks different on everyone” – What does healthy look for you today? Share it with us!
JUNE 19, 2022 – Remember to schedule “rest” days in your exercise routine.
JUNE 20, 2022 – Do you know of interesting statistics about physical activity and epilepsy? Studies have shown 40 to 50% reduction in focal seizures in people who were actively skiing, in safe ways. Another research-based fact is that: There should be no restrictions to the practice of physical exercise in people with controlled epilepsy, except for scuba diving, skydiving and other sports at heights. (link)”
JUNE 21, 2022 – Do 10 jumping jacks OR jump rope 10 times today. Be strategic – plan these high intensity steps right before an important mental task, and notice how you feel before you start that task.
JUNE 22, 2022 – “The hard days are the best because that’s when champions are made, so if you push through, you can push through anything!” Dana Vollmer, American competition swimmer. Share your favourite quote from an athlete you follow!
JUNE 23, 2022 – Time to walk around your neighbourhood today! Maybe bring your favourite pup along! Take pics of your happy moment together! …and share it!
JUNE 24, 2022 – Do 10 pushups OR 10 sit ups today!
JUNE 25, 2022 – Plan to join our Backyard Party! We will do a Heritage Walk together, celebrate, connect and spend time with humans in the flesh!
