Elite male soccer players have a lower risk of alcohol- and drug-related disorders than men from the general population, but this protective effect was seen only for those who first played in the 1960s and later, not for ...
Dec 21, 2022
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When the Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry makes a free throw, his brain draws on motor memory. Now researchers at UC San Francisco (UCSF) have shown how this type of memory is consolidated during sleep, when the brain processes ...
Dec 19, 2022
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Some species of gut-dwelling bacteria activate nerves in the gut to promote the desire to exercise, according to a study in mice that was led by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. ...
Dec 14, 2022
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Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil analyzed data from 43 scientific articles describing the effects of COVID-19 on athletes and concluded that while the disease was asymptomatic or mild in the vast ...
Jul 8, 2022
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Doctors learned early in the pandemic that COVID-19 was more than a respiratory disease. It was attacking bodily organs, including the heart—even in healthy, young athletes.
Jun 28, 2022
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Just like the saying, 'when the going gets tough, the tough get going', elite athletes are known for their stamina and determination. But nearly a third of professional athletes struggle with mental health.
Jun 2, 2022
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Interval training is the best way to improve your cardiorespiratory fitness and overall sports performance. It works for everyone, from the elite athlete preparing for the Olympics to the regular weekend athlete to the patient ...
May 17, 2022
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When you're an elite athlete, every advantage counts. So, when you have access to the latest developments in sport performance, it's an edge you can't overlook.
Apr 14, 2022
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Elite-level athletes face special risks and risk factors for eating disorders—posing unique challenges at every level of care, according to a review in the March issue of Current Sports Medicine Reports, official journal ...
Mar 11, 2022
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(HealthDay)—With America's best skiers, skaters and snowboarders now heading to the Winter Olympics, a team of mental health professionals will be in Beijing to help them perform under the double strain of intense competition ...
Feb 2, 2022
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