Inspired by motion

To live is to move, and to do so freely and to the best of one’s ability. AMS researchers aim to apply fundamental knowledge of human movement to enhance physical performance and well-being, addressing both illness and health. More than 600 scientists affiliated with AMS translate societal issues into research questions and translate research results into practical solutions, with the goal of getting people to move better, move longer and move again.

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    Sex-Specific differences in Wall Thickness of the Heart Intensive training changes the heart. Just like skeletal muscles, the heart adapts to the demands placed on it, and in elite athletes this can result in a thicker heart muscle wall. This creates an important diagnostic ‘grey zone’: when is a thicker heart simply the result of training, and when could it indicate disease?

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