Staying Fit Might Cut Mens Odds for ALS [Video]

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Men who make it a point to exercise may be lowering their risk for ALSResearch suggests that only a moderate level of exercise is necessaryThe new study found no similar benefit for women, however

THURSDAY, June 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The search for a cure for ALS has been elusive, but researchers may have identified a way to lower a man’s risk in the long run.

Staying fit and getting moderate levels of exercise may lower the chances for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in later life, Norwegian researchers reported June 26 in the journal Neurology.

They did not find a similar link between physical activity and women’s risk of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

“There have been conflicting findings on levels of physical activity, fitness and ALS risk,” said study author Dr. Anders Myhre Vaage, of Akershus University Hospitalin Norway. “Our study found that for men, living a more active …