Doping-free lifestyle and health care trends offered for athletes

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https://doi.org/10.52556/2587-3873.2023.1(94).05

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lifestyle, trends, athletes, health, family doctor, benefits, Prohibited List, Therapeutic Use Exemption

Abstract

This article is a systematic review of recent publication that identify the peculiarities and potential risks for athletes in sports. The research elucidates the benefits of doping-free healthy lifestyle and mentions the crucial role of family physician in health care trends offered for athletes in order to improve their well-being and prevent the potential negative consequences.

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2026-04-17

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Timercan, T. and Jucov, A. 2026. Doping-free lifestyle and health care trends offered for athletes. Public Health Economy and Management in Medicine. 1(94) (Apr. 2026), 35–40. DOI:https://doi.org/10.52556/2587-3873.2023.1(94).05.

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