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Do Former Elite Athletes Live Longer? New Evidence From German Olympic Athletes and a First Model Description

The positive effects of physical activity and recreational sports on health have been well-examined and are well-proven. In contrast, the consequences of extensive elite sports on life expectancy and mortality rates have been described in significantly less unique and comprehensive terms. There is a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Thieme, Lutz, Fröhlich, Michael
Format: Online Article Text
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020
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Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7739809/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33345158
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2020.588204