Broken hearts are a public health epidemic. A whopping 1-in-4 Americans will die from cardiovascular disease, whether it be an event like a heart attack or a condition like congestive heart failure. Tallied together, these ailments are the leading cause of death in the U.S. Cardiovascular woes tend to strike later in life, but it’s [...]

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One evening in December, traffic problems were delaying Jordan Smith’s bus-to-train-to-bus commute. It would take him two-and-a-half hours to get home. But as he sat on a bus stuck in traffic, Smith calmed himself by repeating a mantra of sorts. “I was just telling myself, ‘The light rail is coming in March. The light rail [...]

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Eating is a simple act. We place food into our mouths, chew it, and swallow it. We consume food for sustenance, energy, and growth. Dining, however, goes beyond the act of eating. Dining is the experience of eating. As Yuan Mei, Chinese poet, scholar, artist, and gastronome of the Qing Dynasty put it, “There is [...]

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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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Feeling stressed and rundown? Eat for better energy, exercise regularly, find time for relaxation…and don’t forget to laugh more. In fact, laughter has been proven to be an effective method of coping with stress. According to the Mayo Clinic, laugher has many health benefits: Laughter relaxes the whole body. A good, hearty laugh relieves physical [...]

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Track and field champion Carl Lewis. Heavyweight boxer Cam Awesome. Bodybuilder Jehina Malik. Ultra-marathoner Scott Jurek. These four are all amazing athletes, but they have another similarity: They’re all vegan. Whether it is for health, environmental, or ethical reasons, following a plant-based diet is becoming increasingly prevalent. And as the prevalence increases in the general [...]

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The holidays are often a time of love and celebration with those dearest to our hearts, but these moments can also bring up plenty of stress and emotional turmoil. At least speaking for myself, the holidays are a confusing time in this regard. I often feel conflicted about not wanting to see certain people, but [...]

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With the end of the quarter and the holidays, December may be the busiest time of the year for faculty and staff. Surprisingly, one of the best ways to de-stress is to carve out time for you. We’ve got three events coming up that will help you enjoy December to the fullest. First off, take [...]

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As we celebrate and honor all those that serve our country, we are pleased to bring you the true story of how war, bravery, and love of country and family has touched a member of the UW community. July 13, 2008 started out like any other Sunday. But a knock at the door changed everything. I looked [...]

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A few gusty storms over the last several weeks have reminded us that summer really is over. The shortest days of the year are ahead. Those long, wistful Seattle summer days come with a trade-off: for many of us, winter commutes mean commuting in less light, much more rain and potentially snow and ice. With [...]

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A key part of The Whole U is variety, and there’s something for everyone this November. By popular demand, there are two events for parents or prospective parents coming up. The first dives deep on childcare resources with Amy Hawkins, director of Worklife and Childcare Development at the UW. The University is working to expand [...]

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