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Teen Athletes’ Complex Heart Changes Due to Intense Sports

The cardiovascular system of adolescent athletes may adapt to greater cardiorespiratory fitness by augmenting blood pressure, arterial stiffness, and heart growth, according to a study jointly conducted by the Technical University of Munich and the University of Eastern Finland. The study's findings were published in the American Journal of…

IBD Impact on Kids’ Fitness Levels: A Detailed Analysis

Paediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Physical Fitness: A Comprehensive Overview Individuals diagnosed with paediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often experience reduced cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular fitness compared to their healthy counterparts. Factors such as higher body mass index (BMI) for children and adolescents can…