Are weightlifting Olympic medalists living longer? Anna Kovbasiuk reveals findings

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-long-live-101087280 🏋️‍♀️How long do weightlifters live for? We delve into the overall lifespan of Olympians and specifically focus on Olympic weightlifters compared to other athletes. Additionally, we explore whether winning a medal correlates with a longer or shorter lifespan. In other words, do Olympic medalists live longer or shorter lives compared to Olympians who did not win a medal?Anna Kovbasiuk, the lead author of the study is a PhD researcher, data scientist, and neuropsychologist from Poland, who explores how various professions influence lifespan. In her research paper, she examines the lifespan of professional athletes and investigates whether their success correlates with longevity.Enjoy!Original research paper:Kovbasiuk A, Ciechanowski L, Jemielniak D. A taste of ambrosia: Do Olympic medalists live longer than Olympic losers?. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health. 2024 Jan 5:14034948231219833.https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/14034948231219833Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comAnna Kovbasiuk:https://www.linkedin.com/in/annakovbasiukhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anna-KovbasiukFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

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