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If Athletes Can Edit Their Own DNA, How Will We Detect It?

By Molly Campbell — 2021

The ability to edit the genetic code of a human being in vivo may have once seemed a far-off fantasy. But the advent of CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology, which saw Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier win the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, has made it very much a reality.

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These Researchers Think Poop Could Unlock Athletic Supremacy. Are They Right?

Jonathan Scheiman is one of a handful of researchers investigating whether there is a link between athletic performance and the gut microbiome -- the ecosystem of hundreds of types of bacteria that live in the intestines and play a key role in almost all of our body's essential processes.

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Alexandra Ossola
2019
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Biohacking: The Key to Optimal Performance?

Are Silicon Valley CEOs who “hack” their lifestyle cracking the code of productivity, or are they simply risking their health? Dr Saleyha Ahsan, presenter of Trust Me, I’m a Doctor and Panorama, explains.

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Saleyha Ah
2021
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How Emotional Intelligence Enhances Athletic Performance?

EI is not only about being cool-headed enough to manage those clutch versus choke situations but also about knowing exactly if and when you can push yourself, as well as precisely how to do so and for how long this can be done before you crash.

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Rob Thomas
2019
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Emotional Intelligence in Sports: How Does it Help You?

The psychology of sports and physical activity is a branch of psychology that studies cognitive behavior while a person engages in sports or another physical activity. This applied science seeks to understand and optimize an athlete’s internal world.

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Exploring Your Mind
2019
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An Overview of Sports Nutrition

Sports nutrition is the foundation of athletic success. It is a well-designed nutrition plan that allows active adults and athletes to perform at their best.

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Darla Leal
2020
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Why is Diet So Important for Athletes?

Athletes will have different nutritional needs compared with the general public. They may require more calories and macronutrients to maintain strength and energy to compete at their optimum level.

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Louisa Richards
2021
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Michael Phelps: ‘I Can’t See Any More Suicides’

In the documentary “The Weight of Gold,” Phelps presents a stark picture of the mental wear and tear Olympians endure.

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Matthew Futterman
2020
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Weed Shouldn’t Be Banned for Elite Athletes, Some Experts Say

The disqualification of a leading U.S. Olympics candidate has brought the World Anti-Doping Agency’s marijuana prohibition under fire

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Diana Kwon
2021
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How ADHD Puts Athletes in the Zone

Athletes with ADHD tend to perform better in sports that require hyper focus, i.e. short and intense bursts of attention.

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Dr. Dale Archer
2014
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‘When You Get Home It’s Really Lonely’: New Research Shows How Athletes Cope with Post-Olympic Life

With the Olympics drawing to a close, many athletes will begin to turn their attention to a crucial yet daunting question: what’s next?

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Joe Giddens
2021
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