Articles
Sleep Tourism: Why Rest Is Becoming the Real Luxury (and the Next Competitive Edge)
Sleep tourism is transforming how we travel. No longer about indulgence or adventure alone, the new luxury is restoration. This article explores the science, industry shifts, and practical applications behind the rise of sleep-focused travel, and what it means for performance, hospitality, and everyday wellbeing.
Why Social Jet Lag Is as Damaging as Travel Jet Lag
Social jet lag is the hidden disruptor of modern life. Mimicking the effects of travel across time zones, it erodes energy, focus, and recovery week after week. This post explains the science behind social jet lag, why it matters for health and performance, and how simple circadian strategies can help realign your body clock.
Alcohol and Sleep: Redefining Rituals of Relaxation in the Wellness Era
Alcohol is often seen as a sleep aid, but the science tells a different story. Even small amounts disrupt sleep cycles, impair recovery, and create a caffeine–alcohol cycle that erodes energy and wellbeing. This article explores the sedative illusion, the quantifiable decline in sleep quality, and how hospitality and wellness are redefining rituals of relaxation.
Tradition, Transition, and the Future of Hospitality: Coffee, Alcohol, and the Rise of Wellness Demands
Hospitality has always been anchored by tradition, with coffee and alcohol at its core. But shifting generational demands are reshaping the landscape. Wellness-conscious consumers now seek balance, quality, and alternatives. The future belongs to operators who protect heritage while embracing innovation.
Is Your Office Environment Driving You to Drugs and Alcohol?
Poor office lighting is more than an inconvenience, it disrupts circadian rhythms, drives fatigue, and fuels reliance on caffeine and alcohol. This article explores the science behind lighting, mood, and performance, and how circadian-aligned design can restore balance in the workplace.
Optimising Dopaminergic Tone Without Burnout: The HMN24 Approach
Optimising dopaminergic tone without succumbing to burnout is one of the pivotal challenges in contemporary performance and wellness. In today’s culture of quick fixes, excessive caffeine consumption, overstimulating activities, and “always on” behaviours often dominate strategies for focus and motivation.
A Scientific Guide to Mattress Selection: Why Temperature Matters
Discover the science behind sleep temperature and mattress selection. Learn how airflow, materials, and new technologies influence thermoregulation, deep sleep, and recovery.
Why You Drink: It’s Often About What Happened Before the Glass, Not What’s In It
Most people think poor sleep comes from the glass of wine they had before bed.
But the truth is, that glass is usually just the final act in a much longer story, one that started the moment your alarm went off.
The First 7 Minutes After Waking: Why They Matter More Than You Think
Modern neuroscience confirms what ancient traditions have practised for millennia: the first few minutes after you wake up are biologically powerful.
Your brain doesn’t flick on like a light switch. It transitions, slowly and delicately, through a cascade of brainwave states.
Understanding Fasting as a Biological Rhythm
Fasting is not simply a wellness trend; it is a deeply conserved biological behaviour observed across mammalian species. Feeding and fasting cycles in mammals are governed by circadian rhythms, the internal timekeeping systems that align physiological functions with the 24-hour light-dark cycle.
The Temperature-Sleep Connection: A Foundational Regulator of Rest and Recovery
The interplay between core body temperature, bedding, ambient environment, and emerging thermoregulation technology represents a foundational pillar of sleep health. By understanding and manipulating these variables, through smart material choices, proper environmental control, and tech-assisted precision, individuals can improve sleep onset, reduce fragmentation, and enhance the overall restorative value of sleep.
Returning to Rhythm: Why Adult Health Requires What We've Always Known About Infants
In health, as in early development, rhythm is not optional. It is foundational. From light exposure to nutrient timing, from wake cycles to sleep architecture, every major system in the body is governed by time, and when we ignore that clock, performance, mood, recovery, and resilience all suffer.