Who isn’t afraid of aging? Kids hate growing up and grown-ups hate getting older. And yet, we can’t slow down time. Nor can we magically turn back the clock, despite the promises of late-night infomercials. Our best bet is to age healthily, and the best way to do that is to be active. “Physical activity [...]

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We’re spending more time sitting in front of a screen than ever before. This is making us less active and more prone to serious diseases, according to the American Heart Association. To some of us, leaving our work to walk for 15 to 30 minutes might seem pointless. It’s not very strenuous, and it won’t [...]

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In January we committed to take our New Year’s resolutions to another level. Over 1,500 of us at the University of Washington signed up to make impactful lifestyle changes. Some tracked their progress in exercise and weight loss and the results were incredible. Together we took over 55 million steps — enough to go around the [...]

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Nearly 10% of all university students in the U.S. struggle with thoughts of suicide, which means approximately 4,700 students at UW seriously think about suicide each year. We have lost 20 students to suicide at UW-Seattle since the fall of 2009. Luckily we can make a difference by participating in the Husky Help and Hope [...]

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Many people have passed through the hallowed halls of the University of Washington since it first opened its doors in 1861. Today, we celebrate the accomplishments of those who have done great things thanks in part to their time as Huskies. In that spirit, grab your friends and colleagues and participate in this year’s Whole [...]

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The UW is teaming up with Sound Transit to launch the U Link Light Rail with the pomp and circumstance that it deserves. The transportation benefits that U Link offers to the campus community are impressive–an 8-minute ride to downtown, traffic-free commuting from neighborhoods in the south, frequent and reliable service for both commuters and [...]

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Ever wonder how those in the athletic and fitness industry have no problem staying active? Is it easy for them or do they have tricks for moving more every day? I had the pleasure of asking a few experts on campus that also happen to be our Dare to Do exercise coaches. Throughout the eight-week [...]

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Happy New Year and welcome to week one of the Dare to Do New Year’s Challenge. If you haven’t already registered, sign up here. It’s free and a great way to put your new year’s resolutions and goals into action! This week’s focus is on moving more. Did you know it is recommended that you [...]

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Like clockwork, the beginning of January is a time for us to pause and set goals. People make all kinds of New Year’s resolutions – everything from spending less and saving more to getting organized, but no New Year’s resolution is as popular as ‘getting in shape.’ This year I challenge each of you that [...]

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Consider this: Approximately 59,000 people commute to UW on any given day. There’s a very good chance that one of them is going your way. UW commuters share nearly 5,000 trips to campus every day. That’s about 7% of UW students, faculty and staff. These commuters have found that they can enjoy some excellent benefits [...]

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It is already the end of December and before we know it, 2016 will roll in. What are your goals for next year? Do you want to lose weight? Exercise more? Eat healthier? Or are you interested in venturing into new hobbies, meeting new people, or volunteering more? More than half of Americans set a new [...]

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A quarter-century ago, the film “Back to the Future Part II” made some bold predictions about the state of transportation in the year 2015. The movie’s imagination ran a bit wild, and none of us use a flying car or a hoverboard to get around. But that doesn’t mean transportation hasn’t made some big advances, especially [...]

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