Study suggests why some US football players have higher cardiovascular risk
3 institutional releases
Published in JAMA Cardiology · View the paper (DOI)
Research suggests that elite athletes, particularly football linemen in the US, have a higher risk of cardiovascular problems due to rapid weight gain during early training. Aerobic training can help offset this risk, according to a new study published in JAMA Cardiology.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Study suggests why some US football players have higher cardiovascular risk Massachusetts General Hospital · Oct 16, 2019 · first to report
- Changes in cardiovascular risk factors among college football players JAMA Network · Oct 16, 2019
- Emory researchers find college football players' weight gain leads to heart problems Emory Health Sciences · Oct 23, 2019