Athletes are often regarded as role models of peak fitness, capable of the most impressive physical feats yet they face some of the highest rates of sudden cardiac death (SCD).
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In the world of collegiate athletics this year, there are major shifts occurring in the alignment of Athletic Conferences: e.g., the Big 10 now includes 14 teams from coast to coast. In the reporting about these discussions, deals, and decisions there has been no public consideration of the consequences for the student-athletes. With the initial announcement in June 2022 that USC and UCLA were joining the Big10, many of us sleep and circadian rhythm scientists and clinicians were concerned about the negative effects of increased cross time-zone travel on the health and performance (athletic and academic) of the student-athletes.
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In the sports world, the physical aspect often takes center stage. We admire athletes for their strength, agility, and skill, yet there is a commonly forgotten crucial factor that significantly impacts athlete performance and well-being: mental health.
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