Men's Recreational Activities Linked to Higher ALS Risk, Study Finds

A recent study suggests that hobbies such as golfing, gardening, and woodworking may increase ALS risk among men due to environmental toxin exposure.

A University of Michigan study links men's recreational activities like golfing, gardening, and woodworking to an increased risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
The study surveyed 400 people with ALS and 287 without, finding that activities like golf were associated with a three-times-greater risk for men.
No significant association between recreational activities and ALS risk was found for women, possibly due to a smaller sample size.
Researchers suggest that exposure to pesticides and formaldehyde during these activities could be contributing to the heightened risk.
Future research aims to identify modifiable risk factors for ALS, drawing parallels to known risk factors for Alzheimer's disease.