Golfing, gardening may be linked to ALS risk
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Golfing, gardening may be linked to ALS risk
Description
March 20, 2024
Research published in the Journal of Neurological Sciences earlier this year found that outdoor recreational activities, such as golfing, woodworking and hunting may increase a person’s likelihood of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), especially among men.
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Golfing, gardening may be linked to ALS risk00:49 | March 20, 2024 -
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Toronto cancer patient in HIV remission after bone marrow transplant01:54 | April 26, 2026 -
Alberta AI researchers advocate for greater access to patient medical data03:17 | April 25, 2026 -
1 in 5 family doctors will soon stop seeing patients regularly, CIHI report says01:44 | April 24, 2026 -
Health Matters: Fredericton police report surge in overdoses02:18 | April 24, 2026 -
B.C. drug crisis having impact on province’s children02:32 | April 23, 2026 -
U.K. proposes generational tobacco ban. Could Canada follow?06:33 | April 22, 2026 -
‘Smoke-free generation’: U.K. bans people born after 2008 from purchasing cigarettes01:59 | April 22, 2026 -
Health Matters: U.K. lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for people born after 200802:09 | April 22, 2026 -
Doctors concerned about disconnect in health information systems, survey reveals02:03 | April 21, 2026 -
Health Matters: Former MB chief psychiatrist challenges law allowing 72-hour detention of people high on drugs02:32 | April 21, 2026 -
Traces of fentanyl, other drugs found in Ontario fish: researchers01:33 | April 20, 2026 -
Study highlights need for transparency in physician sexual misconduct02:27 | April 20, 2026 -
Canadian medical devices improving outcomes for liver injuries02:30 | April 19, 2026 -
Relatives, residents want end to NS long term care strike02:05 | April 18, 2026 -
‘Women in Scrubs’ program at St. Michael’s hospital in Toronto encourages women to ‘dream big’ and pursue higher roles in medicine02:01 | April 18, 2026 -
Health Matters: Ontario looks to change medical residency priority rules02:23 | April 17, 2026 -
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Health Matters: 7-Eleven brand sandwiches recalled due to listeria concerns02:04 | April 15, 2026 -
Health Matters: Unscheduled visits to ER on the rise in Canada, CIHI report says02:17 | April 14, 2026 -
42% of Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer, study estimates show02:01 | April 13, 2026 -
Health Matters: Long-term care workers in Nova Scotia begin protest02:17 | April 13, 2026 -
Health Matters: Health Canada warns against injecting unauthorized peptides02:17 | April 10, 2026 -
Birdwatching may help boost cognition, study says01:36 | April 9, 2026 -
Health Matters: Sobeys recalling certain cheese products due to listeria concerns02:23 | April 9, 2026
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Golfing, gardening may be linked to ALS risk00:49 | March 20, 2024
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Health Matters: B.C. panel calls for strategy to address intimate partner violence02:22 | 4 hours ago
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RSV hospital admissions more than doubled in 2022-23, study says01:37 | April 27, 2026
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Health Matters: RSV hospital admissions more than doubled in 2022-2023, study says02:23 | April 27, 2026
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Health Matters: Sobeys recalling certain cheese products due to listeria concerns02:23 | April 9, 2026
Golfing, gardening may be linked to ALS risk
Description
March 20, 2024
Research published in the Journal of Neurological Sciences earlier this year found that outdoor recreational activities, such as golfing, woodworking and hunting may increase a person’s likelihood of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), especially among men.
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