"Extreme Exercisers May Have Higher Odds For ALS" - Dennis Thompson
Fitness buffs who push themselves to the limit during workouts might slightly increase their risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a new study suggests. The same may hold true for working stiffs whose jobs place extreme physical demands upon them, the European researchers said. "If you adopt a sedentary lifestyle, you're going to die much faster of heart disease than you will of ALS if you go out and exercise vigorously," said David Putrino, PhD, director of rehabilitation innovation for the Mount Sinai Health System. "Under no circumstances should anyone stop exercising because of this study." Dr. Putrino said this study’s true value is in providing one more clue to why ALS occurs.
- David Putrino, PhD, Assistant Professor, Rehabilitation Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director, Rehabilitation Innovation, Mount Sinai Health System
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