Neuroscience
Athletes perform better when exposed to subliminal cues
New research has found that athletes who are exposed to subliminal visual cues during endurance exercise will perform significantly better.
Jan 11, 2021
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News tagged with endurance athletes
Cardiology
Heart rhythm disorders are best managed when patients are listened to
Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder and increases the risk of stroke by fivefold. Patients with irregular heartbeats should choose the treatment plan with their health professionals, according to ...
Aug 29, 2020
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Cardiology
Study finds long-term endurance exercise is associated with enlarged aorta
It's long been known that endurance athletes have larger hearts on average than the rest of the population and that cardiac enlargement is a healthy adaptation to exercise.
Feb 26, 2020
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Health
Training on a low-carb diet boosts protein needs for endurance athletes
Endurance training while consuming a diet low in carbohydrates has garnered much interest lately. But is this the right approach for everyone and how does it impact protein requirements and performance?
Jan 27, 2020
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Cardiology
Blood-flow-restricted training: A new way to boost muscle performance
Strapping a band tightly around your limbs to reduce blood flow while training may seem like an odd way to boost athletic performance, but our latest study suggests that it does just that.
Jul 2, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Irritable bowel syndrome may be underdiagnosed in athletes
For some athletes, intense workouts can send them running to the bathroom rather than the finish line—if they're able to exercise at all, that is. A recent study by researchers at the University of Illinois suggests that ...
Jun 14, 2019
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Not just for weightlifters: Study finds high-protein diet gives endurance athletes a boost
Protein has typically been thought of as an important nutrient for strength sports such as weightlifting. But new research from the University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education suggests a higher protein ...
Feb 15, 2019
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Health
Review shows plant-based diets benefit athletes' heart health, endurance, recovery
Meat-free athletes—from tennis champion Venus Williams to Formula 1's Lewis Hamilton to Derrick Morgan of the NFL's Tennessee Titans—have already proven the performance-boosting power of a plant-based diet. Now, "Plant-Based ...
Jan 10, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Elite female athletes at greater risk of eating disorders
An extremely slender and toned body, strict diet, low body fat and a BMI of 18.5, but still worried about her body shape. Are these the traits of a person with an eating disorder? A top athlete? Or both?
Dec 19, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The surprising role of childhood trauma in athletic success
The story of Canadian speed skater and cyclist Clara Hughes, the first ever Olympian to win multiple medals in both the summer and winter games, is a story of triumph over adversity. Before she was hard into endurance sports, ...
Dec 10, 2018
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