What Does a Healthy Breakfast Look Like?
Trying to make healthier food choices can sometimes feel overwhelming and frustrating. But it doesn’t have to be. Eating well is possible. The more effortless we make it, the better chances are that we actually stick to it. We asked Charlotte Furman, a registered dietitian and Technology and Wellness Manager in the Department of Food [...]
5 Ways to Save This Season
This article is written and provided by our partners at BECU. It’s often called the most wonderful time of the year, but somehow it’s also the most stressful time on your wallet. The following tips will help you to keep your budget in check throughout the holidays. Looking for gift ideas that contribute to your community [...]
50/15/5: A Saving and Spending Rule of Thumb
This article is written and provided by our partners at Fidelity Investments. Key takeaways Consider allocating no more than 50% of take-home pay to essential expenses. Try to save 15% of pretax income (including employer contributions) for retirement. Save for the unexpected by keeping 5% of take-home pay in short-term savings for unplanned expenses. Budget. [...]
Yoga and the Chakras
What is Chakra The term chakra is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning wheel or circle and refers to seven energy centers, which also have physical correlations in the body. These markers provide us with a roadmap to contemplate our ability to access key life qualities like stability, sensuality, personal power, love, communication, and intuition [...]
Some TIPS for Investing in Inflation
This article is written and provided by our partners at Fidelity Investments. Key takeaways Inflation poses a threat to bondholders because rising prices reduce the purchasing power of the fixed rates of interest that their bonds pay. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are bonds whose principal and interest rate payments rise along with inflation. TIPS are [...]
6 Unique Berry Recipes
Any Washingtonian knows that August is peak blackberry season along with other delicious berries easily accessible. These tiny, brightly colored, sweet-tart fruits are so abundant here in the Pacific Northwest it’s hard not to notice them at the grocery store, farmer’s market, or simply on the side of the road. Berries are delicious and have [...]
Flu Shot Clinics 2021
The Whole U is partnering with the Seattle Visiting Nurse Association to reschedule cancelled flu shot clinics from October. Thank you for your patience and grace as we have navigated these changes. Everyone attending a flu shot clinic must register for an appointment with SVCA at the link below. Any previous sign-up for the cancelled [...]
All About Protein From a UW Registered Dietitian
Dietary Protein is one of the most important topics when it comes to your physique and making improvements to it. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, gain muscle or stay strong and healthy as you age, protein is vital. Protein supplements, fortified foods and beverages are popping up everywhere, and foods already rich in protein [...]
How to Improve Your Posture
In this day and age of technology, it is common to have horrible posture. Sitting at a desk and staring at a computer screen, as I am sure many of us do, really doesn’t help. Growing up, you may have been told to stand up straight. You would try to, but old habits die hard [...]
5 Tips for Staying Energized at Work
We’ve all been there – those days when you’re having a rough morning, experiencing the post-lunch sleepiness, or hitting that 3:00 p.m. crash. Sometimes, it’s hard to stay energized throughout the work day and simply toughing out the tiredness or reaching for another cup of coffee isn’t always the best option. Instead, try some of [...]
Sun Safety: Vitamin A to Zinc Oxide
One in five Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetimes. The deadliest form, melanoma, is actually on the rise with an estimated 90,000 new cases in 2018. It might surprise you to hear it, but Washington has some of the highest rates for melanoma anywhere (4th in the U.S.)—and that includes the part of [...]
Get to know UW CareLink webinars
This year brings a new set of challenges and you’re not alone if you’re looking for new ways to balance the needs of work and family, stay organized and adapt. As a PEBB eligible employee, UW CareLink is your employee assistance program. From 25% discounts on legal resources to five free counseling visits and the many [...]