Spoiler alert… I’m not a man, so when I was asked to write an article about men’s health, I reached out to my male friends at UW. I emailed a survey to a diverse group and told them feedback would remain completely anonymous. I learned that the majority participants do not go to the doctor [...]

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Flexibility isn’t just about being able to touch your toes. A good stretching routine can significantly enhance your performance in both cardio and strength training. Not only does it decrease your chance of getting injured, it can also be a form of relaxation that improves both mental and physical recovery. In other words, it’s worth [...]

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Cathy Madden is the principal lecturer for the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program. She’s also the director of the Alexander Technique Training and Performance Studio in Seattle and was a student of fabled Alexander teacher Marjorie Barstow for nearly 20 years. She’s agreed to share her expertise with her colleagues as part of The [...]

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Commuting to work, sitting at your desk, eating dinner, watching television… the number of hours we spend sitting doesn’t seem cringe-worthy until we add it all up, does it? That’s why it’s important to be aware of the Sitting Disease. According to James Levine, MD, a leader in sitting research, “Growing evidence suggests that the [...]

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We hope you got through this holiday season with more ease thanks to the Stress Less Holiday challenge. Now it’s time to reset for the New Year. Nearly half of the American population sets a New Year’s resolution. Mine are always about eating more quality food, spending more time with my family, stop sweating the [...]

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When Dave, age 40, came into my office for his physical exam, he was aware that he had gained a significant amount of weight and gotten out of his exercise routine in recent years. But, since he was basically healthy and taking no medications, he was surprised that his lab tests indicated an increased risk [...]

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We go into the new year with fresher eyes, new perspectives, better attitudes, and of course new fitness and weight goals. Whether or not we stamp it as a New Year’s resolution, we think about how we can be better inside and out. Some of us cut out specific things in our daily routine like [...]

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I just realized that there’s an amazing UW resource right under my nose: The School of Dentistry. Want to be treated by an expert in their field? The faculty clinics offer all the services of a private dental office right on campus. Want to save money? The student clinics charge about 40% less than the [...]

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Are you hosting a party or having extra guests stay with you this holiday season? Great expectations surround us and we start stressing the details. It seems that the more we aim for a picture-perfect season, the less balanced we feel. Take an hour on December 18 with Dr. Suzanne Kerns, who will discuss self-care and [...]

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Can you believe it’s already November and the holidays are just around the corner? Have you figured out your plans, visitors, meals, events, and gifts? Do you feel stressed just thinking about it, even though the holidays are supposed to be fun and memorable? One way to get through various stressful situations throughout the holiday [...]

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Tom Whittaker said, “Everest for me, and I believe for the world, is the physical and symbolic manifestation of overcoming odds to achieve a dream.” I am captivated by Mt. Everest and traveling there has been my lifelong dream. After losing 85 pounds since 2011 and finishing 17 half marathons in 2 years, I recently [...]

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I love the holidays, but I also dread them a little bit. I want to enjoy the traditions and festivities, but it seems like I’m always behind somewhere. Between gifts, hosting guests, budgets, and all that food, it can be hard to stay on track and focused on what really matters. That’s why The Whole [...]

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