The Whole U is excited to end the year off with UW 2023 Yoga Month! As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to immerse yourself in the restorative power of yoga, with a special focus on stress reduction and relaxation. Because who couldn’t use a little extra serenity this season? Be [...]

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Every year, the UWCFD spotlights a nonprofit organization doing amazing work to make our communities – locally, nationally and globally – healthier and more resilient. This year’s campaign is coming to an end in December. There is still plenty of time to get involved and support the 2023 featured nonprofit, the National Alliance on Mental [...]

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As the brisk winds of November sweep in, it’s the perfect time to prioritize your well-being, and we’ve got an exciting lineup of events to help you do just that! This month, we’re rolling out a calendar filled with opportunities for our valued faculty and staff to thrive in various aspects of their lives. From [...]

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This month, take charge of your health by joining us at one of the many benefits fairs and flu shot clinics available across our UW campuses and UW Medical Centers. Join us at the annual American Heart Association Heart Walk bright and early on Oct. 14 or at a Friday morning virtual yoga series starting Oct. 6. [...]

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Summer may be cooling down, but that doesn’t mean fun in the water must stop! A low-impact and fun activity, swimming is a great sport that can be practiced year-round. Aside from being a fun way to cool down in the water, this sport has a number of health benefits for those who swim actively. [...]

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Every year, the UWCFD spotlights a nonprofit organization doing amazing work to make our communities – locally, nationally and globally – healthier and more resilient. We are excited to announce that the 2023 featured nonprofit is the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Seattle. Through empowerment and encouragement, NAMI serves as a safe place for all who [...]

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Multiple human studies have recently demonstrated that caffeinated coffee intake is associated with decreased risk of developing skin cancer (and other types of cancer) in a dose-dependent manner. These studies provide insights into how caffeine affects our DNA damage response. Masaoki Kawasumi, MD, Ph.D is a skin cancer researcher and assistant professor at the University [...]

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