To anyone who might be reading this, I am sure that the past two weeks’ events have had some effect on you. Our campus was struck by violence, our city by a movement, and our country by great change. Emotions are understandably high.
When school gets stressful, the Wellness staff knows what to do
Need Saturday plans? Tired of Safeway and QFC? Check out the U-District Farmer’s Market, a great place for students to buy local, healthy food at good prices. Visit the market with the Wellness staff below:
An exploration of different diets frequently prescribed to IBS patients
Brighten your mind by soaking up some winter sunshine and PNW views
How creativity can help your heart and mind
Trust us, we've been there
How an unconventional partnership can benefit your career
A starter pack on what’s available, where to go, and what you’ll need along the way
Fight off winter depression by hiking to a frozen waterfall
[Editor’s note: “Tummy talk” is a bi-monthly column in which Rebecca Gross discusses her experiences with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and explores different ways students can approach living with stomach disorders.]
Biochemist Sylvia Tara’s new book explains how fat functions in the body
Kidney dialysis is about to get a long overdue upgrade. The primary treatment for patients with end-stage kidney disease, dialysis is meant to clean toxins and waste products from the blood in place of working kidneys. Approximately 400,000 people in the United States alone and 4 million peo…
The fields of urban planning and public health join forces to prevent a rise in non-communicable disease
Following the rainbow brick road
New curriculum changes address racism in the medical setting
Student safety is always a priority given the UW’s urban setting and large student body.
The Harborview Pioneer Square Clinic is a welcoming place for many homeless and low-income patients in the greater Seattle area.
How different scents can affect your mental and physical health
Don’t minimize your experiences — seek support at any time
On Nov. 16, a group of students holding candles silently walked from Red Square all around campus to demonstrate post-election solidarity for survivors and victims of sexual assault and relationship violence. In contrast with previous protests, their silence spoke louder than words for their…
Push through the home stretch of autumn quarter by refreshing your mind outdoors
Celebrating a friend turning 20 last week was the first time I had seriously thought about age.
Universal design and peer mentoring to make technology accessible for all the students
Navigating the scholarship landscape can be tricky. Choosing an appropriate scholarship program and going through the application process require a great deal of commitment.
Combat the flu and common cold seasons by stepping off campus and into the outdoors.
Love trumps all
Enjoy a lakeshore stroll without stepping foot off the UW campus
Beyond the bullet points of a resume
What are the benefits?
Don’t eat food that doesn’t rot
Would you say that again?
Giving voice to the silent struggle of an autoimmune disease
Faculty member Gary Hsieh researches how motivators can impact our daily lives
With midterms just around the corner, a sense of stress may be settling in as review guides are posted (or not posted), scantrons and blue books clear the shelves, and studying takes priority over sleep.
Avoiding the study abroad blues
Easy on the cheese, please
“Live well” with spirited support right here on campu
The benefits and critiques of adult coloring books
Spend a delightful afternoon indulging in the autumn allure of Washington
Finding community between bus rides
[“Common College” is a twice-a-month column on medical issues particularly pertinent to college students, ranging from infectious disease to mental illness. This information is not meant to be used in place of a doctor’s care.]
As we transition into fall quarter, the Wellness writers reflected on what wellness means to them, and how they will take time for self-care during the school year.
As summer is wrapping up, The Daily’s Wellness writers share what they did over the quarter to maintain their physical, mental, and emotional well-being
Weighing the benefits of body positivity
Counter stress by taking a breather every now and again
The ASUW Bike Shop received a grant to fund a mobile bike maintenance trailer.
How to find cheap, healthy food at UW
Diversity in health care benefits both professionals and patients
Determining if this millennial trend is narcissistic in nature