Washington is known for towering peaks, sparkling falls, glistening alpine lakes, and fields peppered in wildflowers. The best way to view all these natural wonders? Hiking! Summer in Washington is high season for hiking, with August being especially busy. Right now, many of us are juggling practicing responsible and safe recreating with getting out in [...]

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I don’t have to convince you of the benefits of exercise and physical activity. It’s practically the only thing that has positive benefits for almost every system in the body from cognition to digestion. But along with this grand solution to many issues often comes much confusion. Fads, trends, and personal fitness gurus all seem [...]

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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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This time has been extremely difficult for our UW community. The past few months, many of us have been struggling to face the new reality of financial hardship, emotional strain and loss, and directives to stay home to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Now, we are grieving the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery [...]

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The Whole U works to promote health and wellness among the University of Washington community through a variety of different engaging pillars, including Eating Well, Being Active, and Financially Fit. But we also recognize that notions of health and wellness extend well beyond the needs of the individual to encompass how each of us can [...]

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The next time you go out in nature—whether that’s a walk in the woods or a wheel around your neighborhood—listen to any one of the following five “on-the-move” meditations by Danny Arguetty, manager of the Mindfulness Program at UW Recreation, to access and explore the capacity for calm, centeredness, and reflection we all carry within. [...]

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The Whole U and UW Medicine invite you to join us for a joint Zoom series discussing health during the COVID-19 outbreak. The physical and mental health of you and your loved ones are of the utmost importance at this time. UW Medicine, a leading hospital and institute for health, will share its expertise on [...]

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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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During this challenging time, The Whole U is here to help the University of Washington community stay healthy and connected as we continue to support one another and adjust to life and work during COVID-19. As we all strive to establish a new sense of order and organization in our lives, The Whole U’s list [...]

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Spring is a season for change. But over these final few weeks of winter, things have been changing drastically for everyone in our community as the University of Washington responds to the COVID-19 outbreak. While critical staff continue to work tirelessly, courageously, and creatively on behalf of everyone’s health, many faculty and staff are now [...]

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A snack by definition is a small amount of food eaten between meals. When most people talk about snack foods, they are often referring to packaged foods like chips, cookies, crackers, or popcorn that you would find in the “snack foods” aisle at most grocery stores. Planned snacks can actually be a great opportunity to [...]

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When was the last time you saw a news segment about the latest super food, or listened to an infomercial promoting the most up-to-date transformative diet? When was the last time you were in a grocery store and found yourself surrounded by the dozens of herbal and vitamin supplements, each one with a label boasting [...]

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