As summer makes its way to the Pacific Northwest, the long sunny days and warm evenings can entice even the most elusive homebody out from under their dwellings. Between the social distancing measures and the dreary Seattle rain this past year, many of us are just aching to get outside. While simply witnessing Seattle in [...]

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For many Americans, the last Monday in May – Memorial Day – indicates the unofficial start of summer and a day off from school or work. Across the country, parades are held, grills are fired up, and people get together in backyards to eat, drink, and socialize. Enjoying the day off is great, of course, [...]

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Is your family’s summer calendar filled with question marks? If so, you are not alone.  Many families have kept their options for 2021 open, whether by choice or by necessity. Some have found it hard to schedule summer camps and youth programs, which are in shorter supply than they were before the pandemic. Other parents [...]

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If you are feeling burnt out, anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed, you are not alone. According to Hartford’s 2021 Future of Benefits Pulse Survey, 61% of U.S. workers are experiencing burnout at work. Participants report using coping mechanisms that include watching TV, eating junk food, exercise, meditation, and using substances such as alcohol, marijuana, or drugs [...]

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Since 1978, May has been the month in which the U.S. government commemorates all individuals of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) descent and The Whole U is excited to recognize this celebration of the multitude of cultures, traditions, and rich histories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Across the country [...]

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Plug in your headphones or turn on your device speakers and tune in to The Whole U Spotify! Over the years, we’ve found that there’s nothing quite like a high-tempo workout playlist to push you through your squats and crunches or a relaxing instrumental tune for better focus during meditation. That’s why we’ve launched our [...]

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Our appreciation Superheroes don’t always wear capes; they wear personal protective equipment all day for hours and hours taking care of their patients. Our superheroes are our UW Medicine nurses. We can’t thank them enough! One week each year our nation celebrates and recognizes the amazing work of nurses.  Although a week is too short, [...]

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this year the theme is appropriately; You Are Not Alone. In the last year we’ve navigated such major changes in our lives together, while also feeling far apart due to a myriad of reasons like social distancing, differences in political ideology, and social reckoning. There is no doubt [...]

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