How does our understanding of relative energy deficiency in sports (REDs) apply to our jobs in academic medicine? Intense training and complex schedules can have true physiologic consequences. It’s well studied in athletes–Chronic low energy availability leads to performance implications. Turns out rest and recovery are essential for top performance, even for Type A doctors. […]
The Marathon of Medicine: What sports teach us about resiliency, recovery, and how to avoid being benched
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