Journal

Chances are that for most of your adult life you’ve had a mobile phone and Internet access. When used properly, technology makes the day-to-day easier, makes us more efficient and frees up time that we can use creatively, and yet our relationship with digital gizmos appears to have become...

An effective morning routine is the foundation of a focused day, and some of the world’s most successful people, from media mogul Arianna Huffington to United States President Barack Obama, credit the habit as one of many elements contributing towards their achievements. Starting the day on...

A third of our life takes place in the land of nod, and it's important that we get enough sleep to keep us pumped for everything that happens in the other two-thirds. Aside from keeping us sprightly for the day ahead, eight hours of sleep has been proven to have many mental and physical health...

As we gradually say goodbye to the holiday season and wholeheartedly embrace the start of the new year, the daily stresses of life quickly start resurfacing, often despite the most well-intentioned of resolutions to maintain total zen-like calm. While stress is a natural part of our environment...

With the rise of mindfulness apps and a growing awareness of the benefits of meditation, more and more people are being swayed into practicing mindfulness regularly. Rooted in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, there's a lot of confusion about what mindfulness is exactly, and how it can benefit us...

It's never too late to make changes to your daily life, especially when it considerably affects how you look and feel. We've compiled a list of six tried and tested habits approved by industry experts that form the six cornerstones of optimum wellness. Healthy habits are formed by consistently...

It may sound like a paradox, but active rest is key to a balanced lifestyle and an effective training program. That’s why we create in-person and online programs that help you unwind and optimize performance at the same time. Here we explore the benefits of (as well as the science behind)...

Chōsen Nutrition Expert and New York City-based health coach Elisa Haggarty share her tips for improving brain function, from brain-fueling foods to small daily changes that’ll keep your cerebrum sharp and strong.

SAME-SAME = BRAIN DRAIN

Routine lulls the brain to sleep, but new activity...

It’s not easy transitioning from successful athlete to successful entrepreneur, but Ryk Neethling has made the move seem almost effortless. The 43-year-old Olympic gold medalist – and the first South African to compete in four successive Olympic Games – could have comfortably...

Winner of six Olympic medals, including two Golds, Australian swimmer Michael Klim also excelled at World Championships, Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacific Champions competitions, and in 1997 set a world record at the Australian Championships in the 100m Butterfly event – an accomplishment...