MOVE - The Sports & Exercise Medicine Centre

18/09/2026

Sometimes, healthy eating starts with simply slowing down. 🥗

Chewing thoroughly and eating more mindfully can help support satiety and build healthier habits over time.

Eat with Confidence is all about simple, evidence based strategies to help you feel more confident around food.

✨ Join us! Register via the link in our bio.

17/09/2026

Here are some photos from yesterday’s Taking Theory to Practice in Sport and Exercise Psychology conference at the University of Staffordshire.

Our Clinical Lead at MOVE, Prof Nigel Camilleri, presented Swimming Through Adversity: Neurodivergent Strengths, Purpose and Attentional Focus in an Open Water Ultra in the Uk.

The case study explored Neil Agius’s experience during the Gozo7 challenge and considered how neurodivergence can be understood within the context of endurance performance.

The findings showed that traits such as hyperfocus, creativity, rapid processing and persistence can support performance when the environment and support structures are right. Purpose, self-efficacy, psychological adaptability and emotional resilience were also important in sustaining performance.

Although attentional variability increased, Neil’s observable performance remained stable. Solitude, flow, technical and environmental awareness, breathwork and a strong mind–body connection all contributed to his performance.

The study highlights the importance of moving away from a purely deficit-based understanding of neurodivergence and recognising how individual strengths can be supported and developed.

We are grateful that Neil selected MOVE - The Sports & Exercise Medicine Centre with this research, to Nigel and the research team for their work, and to Prof Matt Slater and the University of Staffordshire team for the invitation.

17/09/2026

Tomorrow’s the day! 🇪🇺✨

The Annual Youth Meeting is happening tomorrow, 18 September!

An inspiring programme exploring resilience, democracy and the future of Europe, with contributions from Neil Agius, MEP Thomas Bajada and Dr Aitana Radu.

A great opportunity for young people to connect, exchange ideas, ask questions and be part of the conversation. 💬🇪🇺

Ingħaqad magħna fit-18 ta' Settembru għal-laqgħa annwali tagħna għaż-żgħażagħ!



1) Hu nifs, iffoka, taqtax qalbek

Introduzzjoni ta’ ispirazzjoni minn Neil Agius dwar ix-xogħol tan-nifs, ir-reżiljenza mentali u l-qawwa tal-perseveranza



2) Ir-reżiljenza fid-demokrazija

Minn saħħa personali għal Ewropa aktar b’saħħitha. Ejjew nesploraw l-isfidi għad-demokraziji tagħna u kif inizjattivi bħat-Tarka Ewropea għad-Demokrazija jgħinu biex jipproteġu u jsawru l-futur kondiviż tagħna: mal-MEP Thomas Bajada u ma' Dr Aitana Radu



3) Ikkonnettja, aqsam, agħmel impatt

Spazju miftuħ għaż-żgħażagħ biex jaqsmu l-ideat, jistaqsu mistoqsijiet u jkunu parti mill-konverżazzjoni dwar il-futur tal-Ewropa matul riċeviment ta’ netwerking.



Irreġistra hawn: https://together.europarl.europa.eu/mt/event/youth-for-democratic-resilience-53494/register

15/09/2026

Huge congratulations to Nigel on an incredible IRONMAN 70.3 Belgrade! 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️👏

4 hours and 50 minutes of determination, resilience, and a true celebration of what the mind and body can achieve.

What makes this achievement even more special is the purpose behind it. Celebrating health, embracing every breath and every step, and dedicating the experience to those who are fighting for their health.

Nigel, your mindset, strength and sense of purpose are truly inspiring. 💪
What an achievement and what a beautiful way to celebrate life. 🏅❤️

13/09/2026

11/09/2026

🎬 Pride Month Film Spotlight: Coming Out Colton

This 2021 Netflix docuseries follows former professional football player Colton Underwood as he navigates coming out and explores his identity beyond the public image he had built.

Through conversations about sport, sexuality and acceptance, the series highlights the importance of creating spaces where everyone feels safe to be themselves. 🏳️‍🌈

Because inclusion in sport means making room for every athlete to be their authentic self.

🎥 Coming Out Colton is available to watch on Netflix.

10/09/2026

We never know what someone may be going through behind the scenes. This World Su***de Prevention Day, let’s remember the importance of compassion, understanding and simply being there for one another. 💛

A kind word, a listening ear or a simple “Are you okay?” can mean more than we realise.

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09/09/2026

As we approach World Su***de Prevention Day, our thoughts are with everyone whose life has been lost to su***de, and with the families, friends and communities left behind.

In Malta, the high number of men who have died by su***de over the past six months is a painful reminder that we need to keep talking openly about mental health, reaching out to one another, and making it easier for people to ask for help.

Talking is a strength. Reaching out can save lives. And sometimes, simply asking someone, “Are you okay?” can be the start of something that makes all the difference.

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