Young male adults who exercise vigorously could reduce their risk of developing epilepsy later in life, according to a study published online in the journal Neurology.
Researchers from Sweden analyzed the fitness of 1.17 million Swedish military servicemen, who were required to carry out cycle tests that measured their cardiovascular fitness when they enlisted for service at the age of 18.
The participants were then assessed for the prevalence of epilepsy for an average of 25 years. During this period, 6,796 men were diagnosed with the condition.
