Imagine commuting on the bus to an 8:30 am class without eating a nutritious breakfast. Imagine trying to be productive at work with a growling stomach. Imagine coming home from a long day on campus unsure if you have enough food for a fulfilling dinner. And yet, in the US, an estimated 15-25 percent of [...]

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It’s almost August, which means summer is in full swing. But just because the “Dawg” days of August are almost upon us, doesn’t mean there aren’t a host of activities across the UW that will help keep you in fighting form for when Fall rolls around. So whether you want a free, professional-quality family photo [...]

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When you think about the tools of police work, handheld radios, flashlights, and firearms might spring to mind. But two officers with the University of Washington Police Department have found success utilizing a different device—handling their duties as part of the UW Seattle campus constabulary not with handcuffs, but with a healthy dose of humor. [...]

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The Whole U wants to give you or your team the most support and resources to accomplish your summer wellness challenge. So we have put together The Whole U Fit Kit, a series of plans and programs—via pdf—targeting the five focuses of the challenge. These pdfs are encouraged to be placed in an area in [...]

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As a student at the University of Washington, I always try to set aside a window of time for recreation to take a break from studying or working. But when my trips to UW Recreation’s IMA recently started to feel a bit repetitive, I decided I needed to explore further. Only then did I realize [...]

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I love long summer days, but when the sun stays out for days on end, I need to keep cool. That’s where water comes in. Here’s a list of Seattle swimming spots to help you cool off as the weather warms up. Grab your towels and suits everybody, and let’s dive in! Lake Washington, WAC [...]

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It’s the University District’s best dance party—and it happens in broad daylight. Twice a week for the past six years, a group of University of Washington faculty, staff, and students have gathered to move, groove, and otherwise get down at a lunch hour dance class from noon to 1pm in a studio space at the [...]

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The famous Swedish director Ingmar Bergman was quoted by his daughter, Liv Ullmann, that it was important to go outside because “the demons hate fresh air.” What better time than Summer, then, to let out the stale air from one’s home and spirit with a little time outside. Whether just around the block, hiking the [...]

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What will UW Medicine look like in 2025? How can the health system expand and expedite access for patients? What more can be done to help the Northwest’s largest network of hospitals and clinics find firmer financial footing in order to better serve the region? Those are a few of the big-picture questions Lisa Brandenburg [...]

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The third week of June is Men’s Health Week, which is intended to increase the awareness of preventable health problems and to encourage early detection and treatment of disease. The good news for men is that they’re physiologically predisposed to certain qualities. For starters, their skin tends to thin more gradually over time than for [...]

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Raise the Bar Summer Wellness Challenge is just around the corner! Throughout the span of the challenge, there will be 6 weekly competitions based on physical activity, mental wellness, healthy eating, and community building. To track your progress, use The Whole U summer wellness tracker (sent via email on July 15th after registration) to jot [...]

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Not only is seafood delicious, its health benefits are as clear as a day at the beach. Packed with protein and nutrients that add a healthy punch to any meal, seafood—which includes fish and shellfish—can be an integral part of any healthy diet. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend adults eat two servings or [...]

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