Association of Sports Practice in Childhood and Adolescence with Cardiac Autonomic Modulation in Adulthood: A Retrospective Epidemiological Study.

Diego Giulliano Destro ChristofaroWilliam R TebarJorge MotaLeandro D DelfinoAmanda B SantosRaphael M Ritti-DiasRômulo A FernandesGerson FerrariLuiz Carlos M Vanderlei

Published in: Sports medicine - open (2024)

Early sports practice was associated with better CAM in adulthood, independently of the current physical activity level. Based on these findings, sports practice is encouraged from childhood and adolescence, for benefits to CAM in adult life.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
primary care
early life
healthcare
physical activity
quality improvement
childhood cancer
left ventricular
heart failure
sleep quality
young adults
high school