What Is Wellness?

What Is Wellness?

Wellness is often mistaken for self-care, fitness, or lifestyle upgrades. In reality, wellness is an active movement toward improved functioning, resilience, and meaningful engagement with life. This piece reframes wellness using the WHO definition and the John Travis Illness–Wellness Continuum, and clarifies how wellness differs from, and complements, longevity.

The HMN24 Core Range: A Circadian-Aligned Performance System

The HMN24 Core Range: A Circadian-Aligned Performance System

The HMN24 Core Range supports the body’s natural circadian rhythm to enhance cognitive clarity, sustained focus, emotional regulation, and sleep quality. Rather than stimulating or sedating, the formulations reinforce the neurochemical patterns that govern human performance across the day. This is performance that is sustainable, not fragile,  rooted in biological intelligence, pharmacokinetics, and sleep-wake neurobiology.

The Rise of Outcome-Based Hospitality: From Comfort to Human Performance

The Rise of Outcome-Based Hospitality: From Comfort to Human Performance

The hospitality industry is entering a new era,  one where the value of a stay is defined not by comfort or amenities, but by measurable improvements in how guests feel and function. Wellness experience data is enabling hotels to personalise recovery, optimise environments, and create stays that genuinely restore human performance.

Why Circadian Rhythm May Be Central to Protecting the Brain

Why Circadian Rhythm May Be Central to Protecting the Brain

Disrupted circadian rhythms are not just a side-effect of Alzheimer’s,  they may play a direct role in its development. Recent research shows that when the brain’s internal clocks fall out of sync, key repair and immune processes become mis-timed, accelerating inflammation and the buildup of toxic proteins. Protecting the circadian system may therefore be a central strategy for long-term brain health.

Why Alcohol-Free Spirits Are Booming (Even If They “Don’t Make Sense” at First Glance)

Why Alcohol-Free Spirits Are Booming (Even If They “Don’t Make Sense” at First Glance)

We’re entering a cultural shift where the drink in your hand is less about intoxication and more about identity, ritual and belonging. Alcohol-free spirits aren’t a replacement,  they’re an evolution. Here’s what’s really driving the movement.

Environmental Literacy: The Missing Competency in Wellness and High Performance

Environmental Literacy: The Missing Competency in Wellness and High Performance

Modern wellness often focuses on what happens inside the body, diet, sleep, and exercise,  while ignoring the world around it.

This article explores why environmental literacy, understanding how air, light, temperature, sound, and spatial design shape physiology—is emerging as the missing skillset in wellness and performance. It argues that to truly optimise humans, we must first optimise the environments they inhabit.

The Temperature Effect: How Morning Warmth and Cold Shape Your Day

The Temperature Effect: How Morning Warmth and Cold Shape Your Day

Your body temperature follows a powerful circadian rhythm that determines how you wake, focus, and recover. In this article we explore the science behind morning warmth and cold exposure, revealing how these simple cues can transform alertness, mood, and daily performance.

The Vegas Effect, How an Entire City Hacks Human Biology, and How HMN24 Rebalances It

The Vegas Effect, How an Entire City Hacks Human Biology, and How HMN24 Rebalances It

Las Vegas isn’t powered by luck,  it’s powered by biology.

This article explores how the city’s architecture, lighting, air systems, caffeine, alcohol, and reward design manipulate circadian rhythms and dopamine pathways to keep visitors awake, euphoric, and spending.


A fascinating look at how environmental science becomes behavioural control.

The Heat Prescription: Why Sauna Use is Emerging as One of the Most Powerful Tools for Longevity, Recovery, and Performance

The Heat Prescription: Why Sauna Use is Emerging as One of the Most Powerful Tools for Longevity, Recovery, and Performance

Regular sauna use is one of the most powerful tools for recovery, longevity, and human performance. Backed by decades of Finnish research, sauna therapy supports cardiovascular health, brain function, and sleep quality. This article breaks down the science, practical weekly structure, and hydration strategy to help you integrate sauna use into your life or travel routine.

The Science of Sound: How Biophilic Soundscapes Are Improving Health, Focus, and Recovery

The Science of Sound: How Biophilic Soundscapes Are Improving Health, Focus, and Recovery

Natural soundscapes, birdsong, ocean waves, forest ambience—are no longer just background relaxation. Research shows they reduce stress, improve focus, and support circadian health across healthcare, workplaces, hospitality, and personal recovery.

The First-Night Effect: Why We Sleep Poorly in New Environments

The First-Night Effect: Why We Sleep Poorly in New Environments

The First-Night Effect is a neurobiological safeguard that keeps one half of your brain more alert in unfamiliar environments. While adaptive, it disrupts recovery. This article explores the science and practical ways to minimise its impact.

What We Need to Know About Biophilic Design

What We Need to Know About Biophilic Design

Biophilic design reconnects our built environments with nature. Research shows it reduces stress, boosts productivity, increases customer spending, and strengthens communities. This article explores the science, the economics, and why it’s becoming an essential growth strategy