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Endurance running is good for your skin but does not prevent ageing of blood vessels

  Background Life-long regular endurance exercise yields positive effects on cardiovascular and metabolic function, disease and mortality rate. Glycation may be a major mechanism behind age-related diseases. However, it…

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Illness prevention programs may contribute to success at the Olympic Games

  What are the findings? Female sex, low energy availability, hygiene practices and mental health are associated with sports incapacity (time loss) due to illness in athletes preparing for…

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Poor mental health

Poor mental health and low energy availability may reduce chances to win Olympic medals

    What are the findings?  Low energy availability in female athletes was highly associated with illness. Energy availability should be monitored via indirect or direct means. Most illnesses…

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