PCOS: What you need to know Polycystic ovary syndrome, most commonly known as PCOS, is a condition that arises as a result of dysfunction within the endocrine system that impacts somewhere between 8-21% of women. PCOS has the capacity to impact not only your fertility,…
What is amenorrhea? Amenorrhea is known as the absence of menstrual periods which is often brought about through disruption in the reproduction system and is common among high performing athletes. This condition occurs within 3-5% of those who menstruate and can often cause distress to…
The vital role of social support Social support is a core psychological need essential to overall health and has been linked to many physical and mental health benefits. Social support can be defined as comfort and support accessible through social ties, typically used to help…
Mental health and wellbeing: What you need to know When we talk about health and wellbeing, most of us think of our physical health despite our mental health being an equally important component of our overall wellbeing. Mental health includes our psychological, emotional and physical…
What is overtraining syndrome? Overtraining syndrome (OTS) is a condition that occurs due to excessive training and/or non-training stress resulting in a short-term decrement in performance capacity. This may also be accompanied by physiological and psychological signs of maladaptation. The incidence of OTS in elite…
