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Measuring Sleep to Help Manage Athletic Performance

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Sleep plays a vital role in recovery both physiologically and psychologically. They also include accelerometer data which is used to assess when the athlete is actually asleep. The challenge with that approach, however, is that it can be quite difficult to separately assess the two aspects of sleep. This is not always the case.

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Probiotic Strains Associated with Positive Mental Health

Designs for Health

The term psychobiotics has been introduced to designate probiotics that can influence central nervous system functions and brain networks involved in emotional and cognitive response. longum 1714™ administered for four weeks at a dose of 10 9 CFUs per day attenuated responses to psychological and physiological stress.

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How a Good Athlete Management System Benefits Teams and Coaches

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We will dive into the advanced features of these systems, including physiological data management, training load monitoring, and recovery insights, and show how they meet the unique demands of coaches, analysts, and athletes. Assessing recovery , helping coaches identify when an athlete needs rest to prevent injuries or burnout.

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Top Tips for Stimulating the Vagus Nerve and Supporting the Gut-Brain Axis

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Meditation and Mindfulness Mindfulness and meditation have been widely studied for their impact on stress reduction and nervous system regulation. longum 1714 administered for four weeks at a dose of 10 9 CFUs per day attenuated responses to psychological and physiological stress. acidophilus, and B.