Scientific foundations
Learn essential concepts in biology, chemistry, physiology, risk, dose, and the language used in health claims.
WELLNESS SCIENCE INITIATIVE
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your health.
Build the knowledge and reasoning skills to evaluate wellness claims and make informed decisions for yourself.
01 / THE IDEA
Better questions lead to better decisions.
Health advice comes from scientists, institutions, companies, influencers, and people we trust. WSI gives you tools to understand scientific language, examine evidence, recognize uncertainty, and apply what you learn to your own goals and circumstances.
Our community is grounded in open-minded skepticism and intellectual humility. We use consistent standards for every claim, whoever makes it.
02 / THREE PILLARS
Learn how to think through wellness.
Scientific reasoning
Understand study design, evidence quality, causation, bias, statistics, and conflicting findings.
Values & decisions
Weigh benefits, risks, costs, uncertainty, responsibilities, and what matters to you.
03 / PERSPECTIVE
Different perspectives.
Shared standards.
WSI welcomes people who disagree. We ask everyone to represent ideas fairly, examine evidence consistently, and remain willing to revise a conclusion. Participation never means blanket endorsement of someone’s views or products.
About WSI ↗04 / TAKE PART
Learn, engage, compete.
2026 Wellness Science Olympiad
At Eudēmonia in West Palm Beach, explore partner booths, take quizzes, and join a live competition. See the event →
WSI community
Keep learning through discussions, challenges, and educational resources. Join the community ↗
2026 online Challenge
See how the completed virtual Challenge selected six winners for sponsored Eudēmonia trips. Meet the winners →
05 / FROM OUR FOUNDERS
From our founders.
May Anderson
Wellness education can be engaging and empowering. We want you to enjoy the experience and leave with the confidence to ask better questions.
Alex Tarnava
We share a purpose even when we disagree on the path. Bring your perspective, stay curious, and help build a wellness community that learns together.
Tyler W. LeBaron, MSc., PhD.
A shared foundation in science helps us evaluate new ideas. Learn the method, examine the evidence, and make informed decisions for yourself.