Tag: athlete wellbeing
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Ronald Araújo Returns: Barça Triumphs in Super Cup Final
Ronald Araújo’s Return: A Moment of Resolve for Barça Ronald Araújo’s return to the FC Barcelona squad after a 47-day mental health break marked a watershed moment for both player and club. In a season-defining final—the Super Cup—the Uruguayan defender stepped back onto the pitch with quiet determination, a reminder that football carries more than…
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Courage to Speak Up: Mary Fowler’s Mental Health Revelation earns Coach’s Praise
London to Europe: The moment Mary Fowler chose to speak up Mary Fowler’s candid decision to discuss her mental health journey has become a central talking point in Australian football. The 22-year-old forward, who has been plying her trade with Manchester City, recently disclosed how depression accompanied her early days in Europe. Her openness has…
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Recreational Athletes: Healthier in Mind but Unhappy with Their Bodies, ECU Finds
New findings shed light on a wellness paradox A recent study by Edith Cowan University (ECU) is drawing attention to a striking disconnect in the world of recreational sport. The research shows that many recreational athletes feel physically healthy and capable, yet they are unhappy with their bodies. In a landscape where fitness trackers and…
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Australian Cyclist’s Career Cut Short by RED-S Diagnosis
Redefining a Dream In a sport built on endurance, nurturing a body to peak performance is common practice. But for one Australian cyclist, a routine check became a turning point: a RED-S diagnosis that would halt a promising career. The term RED-S, short for Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, is a medical condition caused by…