The human body is fascinating in how interconnected each organ, function, and cell are. Researchers and medical professionals continue to learn more about how our bodies are interconnected each day. One especially incredible relationship is the ability of your mind to impact your physical health through the method of mindfulness. Mindfulness takes many forms and [...]

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This year most of us are foregoing our traditional holiday season plans and camping out at home to stop the spread of COVID-19 and ensure our families and friends stay safe and healthy. For many of us, that means we are now the sous chef, baking extraordinaire, turkey master, and mac and cheese expert rather [...]

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In a time of so much uncertainty and turmoil, we turn to our UW experts for guidance on exercise, nutrition, finances, and resilience. One practice with many benefits is meditation. While it can be intimidating to those with little to no experience, meditation has no set rules and is a simple practice that can overtime [...]

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Unwind, relax, and stress less with The Whole U’s curated playlists to help you feel at peace. From soft and mellow tunes to upbeat songs that you can’t help but smile to, we’ve got your ears covered. Listen while working, in the car, on a walk, or wherever you are! Like and follow The Whole [...]

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Stress is unavoidable, but there are fortunately many ways to manage it. Use the resources on this page to discover new ways to manage stress. And if you already know your favorite ways to de-stress, connect with others and share it. The Whole U Meet up for mindfulness, join a knitting group, take a lunchtime [...]

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Ongoing stress can be detrimental to our health and well-being. But whether it’s before an event, an important meeting, a procedure, a presentation, a deadline, or a confrontation, we know stress is part of life. Luckily we can prevent many of its harmful effects with the simple act of taking a pause. Let’s focus on [...]

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Congratulations! We made it through the holiday season with a little less stress. Now it’s time to reflect on 2015. Do you remember what your goals were for the year? Were you successful? No matter what your answers may be, carve out some time this week to try these tips for reflection and goal setting: [...]

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Welcome to week 6 of The Stress Less Holiday Challenge! This week, we’ll explore ways to spread holiday cheer without breaking the bank. Let’s talk presents. Gift-giving is often a huge source of stress during the holiday season. Not only do we have to worry about finding the “perfect” gift for family, friends, and neighbors, [...]

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Welcome to week three of the Stress Less Holiday Challenge! If you haven’t signed up to receive our weekly emails with recipes, workouts, and articles — there’s still time! Let’s make the most of the holidays together. As Thanksgiving creeps up on us and November nears its end, it is important to take a step [...]

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Welcome to week one of the Stress Less Holiday Challenge! If you haven’t already registered, sign up now to have recipes, workouts, and articles emailed to you for the next eight weeks. We’re going to make the most of the holidays together! Last year I wrote about how traditions can reduce stress by taking us [...]

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I love the holidays, but I do get anxious as I think about how quickly they’re approaching. While it might be “normal” to feel stressed from November until New Year’s, it can also be shockingly bad for you. Here’s why: Central Nervous System – When our central nervous system fails to go back to normal [...]

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Whether you have two minutes at your desk or time for a full yoga class, the benefits are waiting for you. Yoga invites us to slow down and breathe. That’s the core of it and luckily, regardless of age or physical ability, we can all do that. Just take a moment to slow down — way down. And [...]

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