People who take genuine time off enjoy improved focus, higher productivity, and enhanced well-being. Yet, many people find themselves unable to fully disconnect, which diminishes the benefits of vacation. With careful planning and a commitment to unplug, you can set yourself up for a truly restorative experience that yields long-lasting benefits.

Movement is essential not only for daily wellness but also for extending both our lifespan (the years we live) and health span (the years we live in good health). One of the most profound ways that movement supports long-term health is by enhancing mitochondrial function through a process called mitoplasticity.

In our fast-paced world, finding purpose and meaning can sometimes feel elusive. Yet, having a clear sense of purpose — or ikigai, as it’s called in Japanese culture — can transform your life, bringing fulfillment, resilience, and joy. Ikigai, combining the words for “life” (iki) and “worth” or “value” (gai), refers to what makes life worth living. This article explores practical ways to discover your ikigai, helping you create a life rich in meaning and purpose.

In today’s productivity-driven world, taking time to have fun can feel like a guilty pleasure or an afterthought. However, recent research and expert perspectives highlight that having fun is essential for a balanced, healthy life. Fun isn’t just about amusement; it’s a cornerstone of mental and physical well-being, helping us relieve stress, strengthen social bonds, and boost creativity. This article explores why having fun is more important than you might think and offers ways to integrate play into your daily life.

Strength training leads to musculoskeletal fitness and can increase muscle mass and strength and improve body composition and bone health. All of which make your activities easier and more efficient.

Simply put – when we get strong, we can live better, and live longer!

Do you remember the first time you really found a song or artist you LOVE?

Chronic stress drains our mental capacities, complicating everything from daily exercise to work concentration and interpersonal relationships.

I propose deliberately implementing recovery strategies and fostering an environment conducive to mental and physical well-being at home and at work.

As I welcome you all to another exciting year, I am here to guide you on a transformative journey toward enhancing your health and wellbeing. This year, we're taking a focused approach, utilizing specific tools, tactics, strategies, and techniques that will make a significant difference in your life. My aim is to keep my content for you research-oriented, drawing from my fascination with human physiology and psychology to help you become your best self.

To that end I have a series of questions I challenge you to ask yourself!

Energy practice is where the rubber hits the road—where you learn how to transform your understanding of scientific concepts like mitohormesis into real-life action.

“People don’t think much about breathing. Of all the things we take for granted, breathing must be number one. It’s our main source of life and energy. When I started focusing on my breathing, I became a stronger athlete and was better able to control my levels of effort and pain.”
— LAIRD HAMILTON

Everyone knows that alcohol isn’t exactly healthy. But how much is too much? Is having the occasional drink so bad. This week we’ll dive deeper into the effects of alcohol and how to limit your consumption in a “drinking encouraged” society.

Here are our five tips to help you recover, refocus, and recharge your body and mind.

Mental health has been the number one concern for people in our community over the past couple of years. With constantly changing lock downs and uncertainty, the pandemic has led to increased stress, anxiety, and feelings of overwhelm at levels that we haven’t seen before. Here are 10 tips for overcoming overwhelm and burnout.

The world is finally opening up which for many of us means finally hopping on a plane (maybe for the first time in two years!) to relax, recharge, and destress. Of course with travel comes jet lag, which if not managed properly, can make you feel awful and can be detrimental to your health. So how can you minimize these unpleasant symptoms so you can focus on what matters and actually enjoy your vacation?

Isolation and the lack of social connection over the past couple of years has had a huge toll on everyone’s mental health. It’s not a new discovery that humans are social creatures, however the pandemic has really highlighted how important being connected to one another is for our wellbeing.

In order to reach our potential and experience life at the highest possible level, we need to spend time in each of these brainwave states. The question then is why do we spend so much time in beta brainwave mode?

If you think about how music affects us—from pumping us up, to filling us with pleasure, to bringing tears to our eyes—it’s not hard to imagine that music has a powerful effect on the brain and body.

During delta brainwaves, our mind and body regenerates. Sleep is when we restore energy levels, repair tissues, remove waste, and recover from a hard workout. Sleep also helps to regulate appetite, consolidate memories, and increase immune function. Pausing to rest during our waking hours gives our bodies and brains the break they need to recharge and sets the stage for getting a deep, restful sleep, in which we can fully recover. One way to do this? Take a vacation. And not just any vacation, a real vacation.