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.

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.

The Rise of Social Wellness: How Generations Rebuild Ritual and Belonging

The Rise of Social Wellness: How Generations Rebuild Ritual and Belonging

The rituals that shape social life are changing.
Where Baby Boomers bonded in pubs and Millennials built identity through curated experiences, Gen Z is seeking presence, clarity, and shared grounding.
This generational evolution signals a shift toward Social Wellness,  a new way of gathering that prioritises emotional connection, nervous system regulation, and belonging without the biological cost.

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 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.

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

Cold Water Immersion: Dosage, Sex Differences, and Practical Frameworks

Cold Water Immersion: Dosage, Sex Differences, and Practical Frameworks

Cold water immersion is one of the most effective tools for recovery and mental resilience, but only when dosed correctly. This article explores the science of time × temperature, how men and women differ in cold response, and how to apply progression plans that maximise benefits while minimising risks.

The Best Workout Timing for Quality Sleep

The Best Workout Timing for Quality Sleep

Exercise and sleep aren’t rivals,  they’re partners. The time you train can either help you fall asleep faster and recover better, or leave you wired at night. This article breaks down the science, shows why morning training usually wins, and gives you practical tools to manage late sessions without sacrificing rest.

Travel Sleep Optimisation: How to Extend Home into the Hotel

Travel Sleep Optimisation: How to Extend Home into the Hotel

Frequent travel doesn’t have to derail your sleep. By replicating familiar cues, temperature, scent, light, and routine—you can trick the nervous system into perceiving safety and calm, even in a hotel room. Our latest article explores the science behind travel sleep optimisation and offers practical steps for high performers to protect recovery on the move.

From Crisis to Catalyst: What COVID Taught Us About Flexible Work and Human Performance

From Crisis to Catalyst: What COVID Taught Us About Flexible Work and Human Performance

COVID forced the largest workplace experiment in history. The results were clear: flexible work improves productivity, reduces burnout, and supports wellbeing. The science was always there,  but disruption made it impossible to ignore.