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Early Risers and Active Lifestyles Cut ALS Risk

2/26/2026

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A study finds that early risers and physically active individuals have a lower risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
The analysis of more than 502,000 participants shows a 20% lower risk for early birds and a 26% lower risk for highly active individuals.
Dr. Hong-Fu Li of Zhejiang University leads the study, which will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology meeting in April, and the findings are preliminary.

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Story summary

A study finds that early risers and physically active individuals have a lower risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
The analysis of more than 502,000 participants shows a 20% lower risk for early birds and a 26% lower risk for highly active individuals.
Dr. Hong-Fu Li of Zhejiang University leads the study, which will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology meeting in April, and the findings are preliminary.