Athlete Wellbeing Portal

Former Royal Marine Commando and RL Cares community officer Sam Laird shares a tool he used to understand his relationship with alcohol and implement a change in that relationship. 

Matt challenges the notion that REM sleep is solely for the brain, revealing its broad impact on physical health.

He delves into REM's role in regulating testosterone and growth hormone, crucial for...

The IOC initiative, Athlete365, has recently launched a dedicated mental health wellbeing portal, created specifically for the benefit of athletes and sports professionals.

How light powerfully shapes mood, ⁠sleep⁠, appetite, learning and overall ⁠mental health⁠ by aligning—or misaligning—our internal ⁠circadian clock⁠. 

This episode encourages listeners to reflect on their own sleep habits and offers advice on discussing sleep separation with partners, emphasising that the choice to sleep together or apart should...

The cost of living crisis is impacting on the mental health of people from all walks of life, regardless of their age, gender, profession or background.

Life is tough for lots of us at the moment and...

In 2020 he set the huge challenge to run 7 marathons in 7 days, hoping to raise £77,777 in honour of his best mate Rob Burrow and the fight against MND. He raised more than £2.5 million...

Have you ever witnessed an accomplishment so incredible it defies belief?

Unlock the science behind sleep and its impact on peak performance in Rugby League. Learn how sleep sharpens your mind, boosts recovery, and fuels your body for championship winning play.

Catch-up sleep only recovers a small percentage of sleep debt and doesn’t fully reverse the damage of weekday sleep deprivation on other critical bodily systems.

The demanding nature of our sport inevitably leads to the conclusion of our playing careers. While the passion and camaraderie of rugby are irreplaceable, it's crucial to acknowledge the importance...

So you've smashed it on the pitch, but what about off it? As a professional rugby player, you've honed some incredible skills – dedication, teamwork, strategic thinking, resilience – but the world...