The flu is tricky, and I always forget how bad it is until I catch it. Here are three reasons to get your flu shot early and stay on the safe side of flu: It’s highly contagious The virus changes and new strains appear When flu season actually kicks in is not an exact science [...]

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September is National Yoga Month, and at University Book Store, we’re celebrating by sharing seven of our favorite books about yoga. Whether you’re an expert or a novice, check out our list below for the perfect yoga read to enhance your practice.   Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit by Donna Farhi A modern, user-friendly guide [...]

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If you’ve ever taken a look at The Whole U’s discount page, you know that UW and its partners gives us the gift of savings, but what about the ones we love – our spouses/partners? What can they get? Some perks for UW spouses/partners include:  UW IMA Membership Spouses and individuals that reside in your [...]

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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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Here at the University of Washington, we love our Huskies and we also love our own dogs! As you’ll see from the photos and descriptions below, our beloved canines, like us and Liam Neeson, all have a “particular set of skills.” In the featured photo above, Bill and Bob are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Bill’s [...]

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Why not consider a book penned by a UW author for your next read? There are books ranging from the serious (World War II) to not-so-serious (a protagonist named Hester Freelove McGarrigle) to penguins.   Let’s start with some history: Confronting Memories of World War II edited by Daniel Chirot, professor, Jackson School of International [...]

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The University of Washington is a stunning, timeless campus enjoyed by over 40,000 students and around 40,000 faculty and staff. Every year, thousands of visitors from around the world  are also attracted to the campus and its beauty.  I searched through archives of many photos provided by the University Libraries and found some of UW [...]

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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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