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...system, the cult of Asklepios (a Greek god of healing), had begun in Greece by at least the eighth century BCE, and by the third century BCE it had spread to Rome, then throughout the Roman empire, as the cult of Aesculapius. As the cult spread, the original shrines developed into great spa complexes with hostels, baths, gymnasia and theatres growing up around the healing...

...system rather than the most effective route to expertise. Research suggests that in sports like football where players reach their peak well into adulthood, you needn’t specialise before the age of 13; and you’re more likely to keep playing and to become an elite performer if you take part in a range of activities between the ages of six and 12. One of the main...

...systems (Chemaly, 2024). A key factor in resilience can be having caring and supportive relationships within and outside the family that offer encouragement and reassurance – this can be found in a sporting team environment. Whilst a resilient player may use mistakes as an opportunity to learn, it is equally particularly important to receive this support when mistakes...