"Golfing and Gardening: Unlikely Risk Factors for ALS Revealed in New Study"
A new study from Michigan Medicine suggests that men who golf may face a threefold increased risk of developing ALS, while gardening, yard work, woodworking, and hunting were also listed as potential risk factors. The study, which examined the hobbies and non-work activities of 700 individuals, points to frequent exposure to pesticides in golfing and gardening as a potential cause, while woodworkers may be at risk due to formaldehyde exposure. The study emphasizes the need for further research to understand these activities in the context of ALS prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, highlighting the role of environmental factors in the development of the disease.
