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Is There a Link Between ALS and Football?

In this video from Sports Illustrated, HBO Real Sports reporter Jon Frankel discusses the link between amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and American Football. Gleason documentary follows the story of NFL star Steve Gleason’s journey with ALS. Find out more here.  In particular, he references the case of Kevin…

Pain in ALS Patients is Common but Not Studied Enough, Review Finds

People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are frequently in pain, yet few studies focus on this aspect of the disease, according to an analysis by researchers at Italy’s University of Turin. Their study, “Pain in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,” recently appeared in the journal The Lancet Neurology. A comprehensive overview of published data,…

How to Perform Hand, Foot and Leg Massages for ALS

Physical therapy is important for ALS patients. It helps manage pain, strengthen muscles, ease joint stiffness and improve circulation, which all help to keep patients as mobile as possible. Read about the six therapies needed for ALS patients.  In this video from Living, not Dying, Chiara demonstrates…

Study Reviews Evidence Supporting Use of Cannabinoids to Treat ALS

The journal Neural Regeneration Research has published a review detailing the latest findings in the use of cannabis-derived compounds to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The review, “Can cannabinoids be a potential therapeutic tool in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?,” notes that to date, the only available therapy for ALS patients is riluzole, which…