When it comes to maintaining a healthy diet, the old adage "calories in, calories out" doesn't tell the whole story. Sure, the types of foods we e...

The silly season is well and truly upon us. For many, that means more work functions, BBQs and other social events. It's a good time to remind our...

You may have heard that blue light at night can impact sleep.   That includes light from your phone and other screen-based devices. But it also inc...

In the Southern Hemisphere, the 21st of June marks the winter solstice - the shortest day and longest night of the year. Winter solstices have cult...

This Sunday, the 3rd of April marks the end of Daylight Savings Time in New Zealand and Australia. That means clocks will fall back one hour. And y...

  Blue light blocking glasses seem to be everywhere – from ads on Instagram to established eyewear stores. We surveyed over 500 people in 2020 and ...

Take a garden hose, on a sunny day. Place your thumb over the end to make a misty spray. Notice what happens as the sunlight catches the water. See...

As immunity research continues to grow, it’s become clear that a disrupted circadian rhythm puts your body at a disadvantage. I sat down with Dr Ni...

Employers spend around $1500 per staff member annually on benefits to improve their well-being, according to a report from Business NZ and Southern...

Humans have evolved to use daylight and darkness to regulate the circadian rhythm, which is vital to our health and wellbeing. But our increasingly...

We're all familiar with the alerting effects of caffeine: that's part of the reason we drink it in the first place. But understanding how caffeine ...

So, you’ve set yourself a goal. Maybe you’re training for your first 10 km race. Or a full marathon. Perhaps you’re looking for better results in t...

It wasn’t long ago that sleep was a neglected aspect of wellness. But times have changed. We’re now borderline sleep obsessed.We compulsively track...

Modern life asks a lot from our brain. We must learn and synthesise new information, solve complex problems, and make countless decisions every day...

You’ve probably heard the age-old expression, “you need your beauty sleep.” But can a good night of sleep really make you more beautiful? What even...

Do you wake up at the crack of dawn every morning? Or do you feel groggy in the morning but your super productive at night? It turns out that your ...

A good night's sleep is the key to feeling and performing at your best throughout the day. Yet nearly half of adults are dissatisfied with their sleep. Use these tips to wake up feeling refreshed

The circadian rhythm is the bedrock of your wellbeing. But it's often overlooked. Here are five things you should know about your circadian rhythm.

Do you set an alarm during the week and then snooze it on weekends to catch up on sleep? If so, chances are you suffer from social jet lag—a condition the affects 87% of office workers according to a study published in 2016.