As we head into 2023, we have an opportunity to explore well-being tools and resources that can help us pursue activities, choices, and lifestyles that can get us closer to the most vibrant version of ourselves.
Our team compiled some fun resources for the third year in a row to help you explore your version of well-being. The Best of the Best in Health and Well-Being is simply a guide to illuminate your health journey. And remember, only you can define what health means to you. And if you ever need support, we will be here.
12 of the Best Meditation Apps of 2022 (Healthline)
The 8 Best Meditation Books for 2022
The Best Books and Apps for Breathwork—and Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
The Gift of Loving-Kindness. 100 Meditations on Compassion, Generosity, and Forgiveness
Author: Mary Brantley, MA, LMFT – Instructor, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program.
Five Good Minutes of Mindfulness: Reduce Stress, Reset, and Find Peace Right Now
Jeffrey Brantley, MD – Instructor, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program.
Pausing Mindfully
Riitta H Rutanen Whaley, MS, MSPH – Instructor, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program & Gentle Yoga
Don’t Know Where to Start? Assess Your Well-Being with the Wheel of Health
The Wheel of Health, a concept created by Duke Health and Well-Being, helps you understand the factors that influence your health and can help you make positive changes for your future.
The concept of fitness has been growing from being an activity we do to lose weight and build muscle to something we do to feel happy, proud, and in many cases, more connected to ourselves and our community.
Give the gift of relaxation with a package from the Duke Health & Fitness Center
Get a Gift Card for a Therapeutic Massage
52 Subscription Boxes That Are Probably Missing From Your Life
Body of Wonder (Podcast)
Insightful conversations with thought-provoking doctors, specialists, authors, and researchers at the forefront of integrative health and wellness.
Hear about the ideas and research changing medicine and explore age-old wisdom backed by modern science. Hosted by Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Victoria Maizes.
In the rush of deadlines and meetings, kindness can often be overlooked. However, research shows that workplace kindness is crucial for employee well-being. Regular acts of kindness enhance morale, reduce stress, and foster collaboration and productivity. Here are five ways kindness can improve well-being at work.
Art can support healthcare providers by boosting their skills and emotional awareness. Engaging in art enhances observation and empathy, key qualities for patient care. Here are three ways making art fosters a more compassionate approach to healing.
Pets greatly enhance our mental health. Their presence can significantly alleviate anxiety, reduce stress, and help combat loneliness. Animals offer emotional support that humans often struggle to replicate. Here are four ways pets nurture our mental well-being.