After the Olympics: The risks of the quest for performance
The Olympic Games celebrate sporting excellence, but behind these exceptional performances often lies a darker reality. The relentless quest to ...
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Is sleep essential for athletic performance?
Whether you are a top athlete or an amateur, the quality and quantity of sleep can greatly influence your results. ...
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Olympic Games: “The menstrual cycle can have a negative and positive impact on athletes’ performance”
As the Olympic Games begin, Insep researcher Juliana Antero explains how menstrual cycles can influence the results of high-level athletes. ...
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Losing weight before a competition harms athletes’ performance and health
Cutting back on food intake to lose weight is a common practice among athletes, but it is not without consequences ...
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