Sarcopenia is a very common, but frequently overlooked and undertreated geriatric
syndrome comprising pronounced muscle mass and strength/performance loss. Estimated …

Sex as a biological variable is an underappreciated aspect of biomedical research, with its
importance emerging in more recent years. This review assesses the current understanding …

Substantial divergence in cardio-metabolic risk, muscle size, and performance exists
between men and women. Considering the pivotal role of skeletal muscle in human …

Objective: Prior to the implementation of the blood steroidal module of the Athlete Biological
Passport, we measured the serum androgen levels among a large population of high-level …

Objective The purpose of this narrative review was to summarize available data on
testosterone levels in normal, healthy adult males and females, to provide a physiologic …

Excessive, high-intensity or inappropriate exercise may cause muscle damage. How to
speed up recovery and reduce exercise discomfort are currently very important issues for …

Multiple lines of evidence indicate that androgens, such as testosterone, modulate the
mesocorticolimbic system and executive function. This review integrates neuroanatomical …

We exploit a natural experiment in which two professionals compete in a one-stage contest
without strategic motives and where one contestant has a clear exogenous psychological …

The anthropometric profile has a fundamental role in rowing performance and young talent
detection. The objective of this study was to analyze the anthropometric profile, body …

Sex hormone concentrations, particularly testosterone, are primary determinants of sex-
based differences in athletic and sports performance, and this relationship may inform fair …