Darkness falls across the land. The midnight hour is close at hand. Creatures crawl in search of blood to terrorize your neighborhood.  –Michael Jackson Don’t let another Halloween go by without learning the Thriller Dance. Join The Whole U and the IMA as we teach you the moves from Michael Jackson’s 1983 music video. Register [...]

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You may know Professor Cliff Mass as the UW weather guru famous for his Northwest Weather blog but what you might not know is he is an avid supporter of the annual Dawg Dash and once was the unofficial weatherman for the race! Professor Mass has run the race eight times and is looking forward [...]

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Dr. Paul Ramsey, chair of this year’s Heart and Stroke walk, has challenged the UW to have 2,000 walkers. Right now we have over 70 teams and 900 walkers registered. Will you help us fight heart disease? This is a family friendly event and everyone on a UW team will receive a free t-shirt. Why [...]

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Who’s featured in the Pose of the Day emails? Talented UW faculty and staff! They have a variety of yoga expertise with one thing in common: a love for yoga. I met up with these yogis to learn about them, their practice, and hear what excites them about Yoga Month at UW.   Yogini:  Michelle [...]

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Most of us know someone who has been touched by cancer. My husband, Greg, and I lost his sister, Teri, to breast cancer in 2002. She was only 47, and left behind two young sons. Teri might not have been my blood sister, but she was my heart sister for over 20 years. One day [...]

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When I see older patients for the first time, I can quickly tell who exercises regularly. They move more quickly, have better posture, and slimmer waistlines. Recently I met a woman in her mid-90s. She survived cancer more than 15 years ago, takes no medications, and lives independently. Not surprisingly, she takes a walk every [...]

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It’s here! Yoga Month is finally here and The Whole U is excited to celebrate with you! There are yoga contests, classes, discounts, and events…it’s your choice! Participate in all or a few of these super cool options: 1. Enter our Yoga Break Contest. Do you and your colleagues need a Yoga Break? Let us [...]

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High-intensity interval training (also known as HIIT) is one of the newest trends in the fitness industry. It’s catching on because it’s is a form of exercise that most people can incorporate into their cardio and strength routines, and most credible exercise and science organizations recommend it. The benefits are fantastic too! What is Interval [...]

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The 29th annual Dawg Dash is coming up!  This race that raises funds for academic scholarships has become a coast-to-coast celebration of Husky community and spirit. Thousands of students, alumni, faculty, community members, and friends have participated in The Dawg Dash, making it a huge success. It creates an incredible sense of accomplishment, community, and [...]

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The UW Medicine Cycling Club began in 2011 when we organized a small group of cyclists, made up of friends and riding partners primarily working at the University of Washington Medical Center, to go on bike rides. This group has grown to over 80 cyclists of all levels representing many of the UW Medicine practice [...]

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No plans for the weekend? Why not take a hike? And no, I don’t mean that sarcastically. There are tons of beautiful hikes in Washington! I’ve compiled a list of hikes, in order of difficulty, located on the west side of the state. Not an avid hiker? That’s okay! Start out with the hikes at [...]

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I participate in a Heart Walk every year. The event is a time to walk in honor of people in my life with heart disease, meet survivors and hear their stories, and raise funds toward research and education. Last year I completed the Heart and Stroke Walk in honor of my dear friend Gae. She [...]

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