Top take-aways from "ALS" episode

If you didn't have the time to listen to this podcast episode, or if you prefer having some notes instead, here are 4 key points from Monday's episode.

"ALS feat. Lara Blume Mcgee".

1. ALS stands for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease which "robs you of your muscles".

2. ALS impacts individuals without any discrimination, some studies show it could be 5-10% familial or even environmental.

3. The average lifespan for individuals with after receiving this diagnosis is 2-5 years.

4. There is currently no cure .

Full episode available on all major streaming platforms under "You're Not Alone with Townsend".

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HrmUMSf7iJLcdxvnl9P0o?si=08f405a1a3a84df7

Apple Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-l-s/id1591999858?i=1000662958370

Youtube link: https://youtu.be/87emuQHO2S0?si=HsrOnxwsN9yJCgwZ

Let's keep changing lives!

Townsend

Keep in mind: The information presented here is based on discussions from the podcast and not provided by medical or research experts. Therefore, data and information obtained elsewhere may differ.