By Wellness Team | November 4, 2024
The 2024 Wellness Academy, hosted by the Office of Wellness Education, was a remarkable virtual event that brought together some of the brightest minds in health and wellness. Spanning four consecutive Saturdays in October 2024, this free series offered evidence-based insights and practical strategies to enhance the well-being of attendees. If you missed the live sessions or want to revisit the knowledge shared, you’re in luck—the entire seminar is now available for viewing! Read More
Animals
"People with pets are 2.5 times more likely to get the physical activity they need. . . They get you up and moving, and they're so happy to go out with you too." — Dr. Jamie Peyton on how pets encourage physical wellness and motivate activity.
Mind & Spirituality
"False news spreads faster and more broadly than true news, and false news inspires more surprise and more disgust. . . fear, anger and outrage are highly motivating forces." — Dr. Cam Hostinar on how emotions, especially negative ones, fuel the rapid spread of misinformation.
Movement & Strength
"If you're in the strongest third of the population at midlife, you're 2.5 times more likely to make it to 100 years of age than if you're in the weakest third of the population." — Dr. Keith Baar on the importance of maintaining strength for a longer, healthier life.
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In a world filled with endless wellness trends and conflicting advice, determining what’s best for your health can be difficult.
That’s why UC Davis Health Office of Wellness Education created the Wellness Academy—a FREE, virtual online library of resources to help you cut through the noise and make informed decisions about your well-being.
