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Proper training could prevent common winter sports injuries
Watching Olympic athletes zoom down the slopes or tear up the rink can inspire you to get involved in winter sports.
Feb 15, 2018
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You, too, can eat like an Olympian
(HealthDay)—While you watch the Winter Olympics from the comfort of your couch in the coming weeks, pay heed to what helped the athletes reach peak physical condition.
Feb 9, 2018
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Studies reveal characteristics of bone and tendon injuries incurred by Olympic athletes
Female athletes participating in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro were more likely to experience bone stress injuries in their lower extremities while competing in track and field compared to other events. In addition, ...
Oct 30, 2017
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Strenuous exercise is unlikely to prolong labor or boost risk of premature birth
Strenuous exercise during pregnancy is unlikely to prolong labour or boost the risk of premature birth, says a consensus statement from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), published online in the British Journal of ...
Oct 13, 2016
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So what if some female Olympians have high testosterone?
On August 12, Dutee Chand became just the second female sprinter to represent India at the Olympic Games. Her road to Rio has been anything but easy.
Aug 16, 2016
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Nutrition can be important factor in athletic success
When tuning into the Summer Olympics this month, it's clear that each Olympian has worked hard to get Rio. However, according to a registered dietitian at Baylor College of Medicine, that hard work is not limited to the track, ...
Aug 16, 2016
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What's that bruise on Michael Phelps' shoulder?
Beyond his gold standard accomplishments in the pool, Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps has garnered widespread attention in recent days for the dark circular markings on his shoulders and back.
Aug 15, 2016
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The health risks of doping
Olympians are often considered the best athletes in the world, but with that comes the pressure to perform. As a result, some Olympic athletes may turn to doping. Baylor College of Medicine's Dr. Thomas Kosten examines the ...
Aug 9, 2016
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Will 'superbug' in Rio's waters harm Olympic athletes?
The Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro have been overshadowed by a plethora of concerns—civil unrest, shoddy construction, and the Zika virus, to name a few—and the Games are still about a month away. Now a new study from ...
Jul 13, 2016
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Even Olympic athletes have cardiac abnormalities and may be at risk of CVD
Even athletes whose performance and fitness are at the very highest level may have life-threatening cardiovascular abnormalities. Indeed, a study of more than 2,000 athletes eligible for the summer and winter Olympic games ...
May 15, 2015
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