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Telomere Length in Elite Athletes

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 2017
Growing evidence suggests that regular moderate-intensity physical activity is associated with an attenuation of leukocyte telomere length (LTL) shortening. However, more controversy exists regarding higher exercise loads such as those imposed by elite-sport participation.Methods:The authors investigated LTL differences between young elite athletes (n =
Muniesa Ferrero, Carlos Alberto, Verde Rello, Zoraida, Díaz Ureña, Germán, Santiago Dorrego, Catalina, Gutiérrez, Fernando, Díaz, Enrique, Gómez Gallego, Félix, Pareja Galeano, Helios, Soares-Miranda, Luisa, Lucía Mulas, Alejandro   +9 more
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Androgens and athletic performance of elite female athletes

Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Obesity, 2017
Purpose of review During the last decades androgens have been used illicitly by athletes of both genders. Because of some obvious ethical limitations, mechanisms underlying the performance-enhancing effects of these hormone or drugs, as well as the magnitude of their effects, have been poorly addressed.
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Mortality and longevity of elite athletes

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2010
The health benefits of leisure-time physical activity are well known, however the effects of engaging in competitive sports on health are uncertain. This literature review examines mortality and longevity of elite athletes and attempts to understand the association between long-term vigorous exercise training and survival rates.
Teramoto, Masaru, Bungum, Timothy J.
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Elite athletes? Or elite parenting?

2016
Organised sport is a prominent part of contemporary Western childhood, with many families scheduling their leisure time around their children’s sporting endeavours. Children who appear talented in a particular sport and find themselves competing at a representative level require a level of commitment and dedication from their parents that matches their
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Airway Hyperresponsiveness in Elite Athletes

American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 2000
Abstract It has been suggested that high-level training could contribute to the development of airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR), but the comparative effects of different sports on airway function remains to be determined. We evaluated 150 nonsmoking volunteers 18 to 55 yr of age; 100 athletes divided into four subgroups of 25 subjects
J B, Langdeau, H, Turcotte, D M, Bowie, J, Jobin, P, Desgagné, L P, Boulet   +5 more
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Elite athletes and pubertal delay

Minerva Pediatrics, 2017
Intensive physical training and participation in competitive sports during childhood and early adolescence may affect athletes' pubertal development. On the other hand, pubertal timing, early or late, may impact on an athlete selection for a particular sport.
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Inspiratory Stridor in Elite Athletes*

Chest, 2003
Diagnosis and medical intervention for exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) are often based on self-reported symptoms, without spirometric confirmation. Inspiratory stridor (IS), a symptom of vocal cord dysfunction (VCD), is frequently mistaken for EIB wheeze.
Kenneth W, Rundell, Barry A, Spiering
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Atopy in Elite Endurance Athletes

Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 2018
Objective: To assess the frequency of atopy (specific IgE levels), to evaluate the allergic symptoms using the Allergy Questionnaire for Athletes (AQUA), and to determine whether atopy is associated with allergic symptoms in elite endurance athletes. Design: Cross-sectional study.
Teixeira RN, Leite GDS, Bonini M, Gorjão R, Agondi RC, Kokron CM, Carvalho CRF   +6 more
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Elite Athletes and Oral Health

International Journal of Sports Medicine, 2011
Elite athletes follow demanding training regimes to achieve optimal performance. Training incorporates strategies which coincide with risk factors for dental caries and erosion. The important role of a disease-free oral cavity for peak performance is often overlooked and oral health may be compromised.
S, Bryant, K, McLaughlin, K, Morgaine, B, Drummond   +3 more
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Diseases of the Aorta in Elite Athletes

Clinics in Sports Medicine, 2015
Sudden cardiovascular deaths in athletes are rare and only a fraction are due to aortic events. There has been concern that the hemodynamic load during exercise may lead to aortic dilation, but aortic dimensions in endurance and strength-trained athletes are only slightly larger than those in sedentary comparison subjects.
Aline, Iskandar, Paul D, Thompson
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