Research Areas
The main areas of research for the Center focus on wellness broadly defined as physical and mental health, social support, and resilience. Some examples include:
The Promotion of Healthy Eating and Modifiable Behaviors
- Nutrition’s influence on gut health and cognitive decline
- Preventable disease intervention
- Stress eating and substance cessation
The Role of Media in Mental Health
- Social media, social comparison and mental health
- AI as wellness tools
- Positive and eudaemonic media
Nonverbal Communication and Health Across the Lifespan
- Encouraging primary and preventative care using the built environment
- Social interaction and neurodegenerative delay
Wellness Campaigns and Persuasive Media
- Communicating wellness strategies to stakeholders