Selecting the right contraceptive option for you Contraception is the use of hormones, devices or surgery to prevent pregnancy, allowing you to choose if and when you want to have a baby. If you are wanting to prevent pregnancy, there are a number of different…
Understanding the menstrual cycle The menstrual cycle is more than just a period; it is a complex pattern of changes within the ovaries and uterus for the purpose of preparing the body for a possible pregnancy. This is regulated by the complex interaction of hormones…
Why winning doesn’t always equal success By Valorie Kondos (Retired head coach of the seven-time NCAA Champion, 22-time Regional Champion and 18-time Pac 12 Champion UCLA Women’s Gymnastics team) As a longtime coach of the UCLA women’s gymnastics team, Valorie Kondos has experienced plenty of…
Stress management: What you need to know Stress is a normal part of life, but it’s also something that can significantly hinder day-to-day life and athletic pursuits. While stress can be beneficial in responding appropriately to dangerous scenarios, it can also be extremely overwhelming and…
How to recover properly after exercise For athletes, post-exercise recovery is vital to healthy training and performance regimes as it significantly contributes to improvement and development in high-level sporting endeavours. To benefit from this recovery, it’s recommended that your team of health professionals apply their…
