Over the last few years of working from home, staying at home orders, and social distancing, many people are sitting even more than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Sitting is something so commonplace we often don’t realize just how much of our day is truly spent sedentary. However, sitting for too long can have many negative [...]

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The immense uncertainty and global tension of the past two years, resulting largely from the global Covid-19 pandemic, has more fully exposed the glaring issues of inequality and wealth disparity in America and around the world. Meanwhile, ambiguity about the economy and political landscape has intensified an already profound divide on issues that negatively and [...]

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With the continuation of the pandemic, it can be easy to get lost in the heaviness of it all and forget to prioritize the needs of your body. Movement is an important aspect of overall health, contributing to your emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Although it can be daunting to begin incorporating exercise into your [...]

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Many people begin the new year with the goal to improve exercise performance. How you fuel the body impacts muscle and organ performance, strength, recovery, and many other key mechanics your body uses when being active. So how exactly does what we eat influence our body and physical performance? We enlisted the expertise of Dr. [...]

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The third Monday of January is known as “Blue Monday” because it is statistically the most depressing day of the year. Blue Monday was a difficult day to begin with, and as we trudge through yet another COVID wave, it is especially important to be aware of the risk of losing our loved ones, coworkers, [...]

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  “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”   – Martin Luther King, Jr.2 The University of Washington celebrates the life of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. and pays tribute to his legacy of justice and social advocacy. As members of the community, it is our civic duty to [...]

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As we kick off the new year, we invite you to make lasting, positive changes. Alongside your personal goals, we dare you to pause. Take time to reflect on what changes you will welcome in 2022 and consider bringing a practice of mindfulness into your daily life. If you have not already, click here to [...]

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