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BACKGROUNDS. Heart rate variability increases with increased vagal effect. Compared to seden­tary individuals, athletes have an increased vagal tone. Their resting heart rate decreases and heart rate variability increases. The aim of the study was to determine whether heart rate variability correlates with maximal aerobic capacity in a random population of athletes, and to establish any differences in heart rate … Preberite več >>

Doping involves the use of substances and methods prohibited by international and natio­nal sports institutions. The use of certain substances and methods is harmful to the human body, therefore all sports organizations are trying to protect athletes from the harmful side effects of such substances and methods. The article discusses individual classes of prohibi­ted substances, including stimulants, narcotics, anabolic agents, … Preberite več >>

Work is a very important factor in the development of one’s personality. The loss of ability to work is therefore painfully reflected in the disease itself. Gainful employment or some other kind of unvocational work often constitutes – especially in patients with psychoses – the ultimate link between the patient and his/her social environment. The number of individuals with disabilities … Preberite več >>

The mechanisms of deleterious effects of exposure to low and high frequency electro­magnetic fields (electromagnetic effects) in humans, especially hypersensitivity to 50 Hz electromagnetic fields with field power under 50 V/m or 1 pT, have not yet been sicientifically clarified. In Slovenia, like in other countries, multidiscipli­nary research should be intensified to concentrate on the interaction between the dose (i.e. … Preberite več >>

Almost half of the musicians are confronted with playing-related health problems. The char­acteristics of an individual performer and the type of musical instrument played determine the musician’s health problems. These are mainly musculosceletal (»overuse syndrome«), neu­rologic (entrapement neuropathies, focal dystonias), dermatologic, otolaryngologic and psy­chologic disorders. Other possible health problems are dental, cardiovascular, respiratory and ophtalmic. Although these health problems aren’t … Preberite več >>