A hot topic in the realm of health and wellness is self-compassion. After an incredibly difficult few years, showing oneself grace and love is something we all need to incorporate more into our lives. Self-compassion is something that not only feeds strength back into your own life, but also into the lives of those around [...]

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September is national suicide prevention month. Suicide prevention is important every day of the year, but for the many organizations doing crucial and often unsung work all year long, September provides unique opportunities to raise awareness of risk factors, provide help for those who are struggling, and give support to those affected by the suicide [...]

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For several generations, especially for those we know today as the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers, the American Dream included not just gainful employment and climbing the property ladder, but also a retirement filled with frequent travel, enjoying the grandkids, pursuing hobbies and otherwise finding fulfillment. This has, of course, never been a realistic view [...]

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The Whole U is partnering with the Seattle Visiting Nurse Association to offer flu shot clinics across our campuses this October. Everyone attending a clinic must register for an appointment with SVNA. Faculty and staff: Those enrolled in UW-provided PEBB health plans (Uniform Medical and Kaiser), plus graduate students enrolled in the Graduate Appointee Insurance [...]

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If you’re afraid of fats, you’re not alone. A recent Gallup poll found that 56% of Americans actively try to avoid fat in their diet. And while that figure may seem striking — it encompasses over half of the country, after all — the percentage has actually plummeted since 2004. Back then, 64% of Americans said [...]

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As we continue to navigate the overwhelming effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on our lives, many of us are facing additional stressors and deepened challenges to our mental health. Events like the pandemic can result in what’s called collective trauma, and it’s normal to experience changes to how we process information, communicate, and care for [...]

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No plans for the weekend? Why not take a hike? No, I don’t mean that sarcastically. There are tons of beautiful hikes in Washington! I’ve compiled a list of hikes, in order of difficulty, located on the west side of the state. Not an avid hiker? That’s okay! Start out with the hikes at the [...]

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This article is written and provided by our partners at Fidelity Investments.  See options on how to handle this large and somewhat unpredictable expense in retirement. Key takeaways Health care continues to be one of the largest expenses in retirement. Decisions about when to stop working, when to take Social Security, and how to generate [...]

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Anyone who has experienced jaw, mouth, tooth, or facial pain knows just how much it can decrease your quality of life. So how do you know when this pain is something to be concerned about? And what should you do if you are experiencing an increase or newfound pain? To learn more about orofacial pain [...]

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The long-term effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the mental health of kids and teens – the pandemic generation, or Generation Covid (already truncated to “Gen C”) – is not yet known or fully understood. One secondary effect of the pandemic is already clear, however: after more than two years of remote learning, quarantining and [...]

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Save the date! The Whole U is excited to announce that our annual UW Fitness Day will be returning as an in-person event on May 23. Fitness Day is a one-of-a-kind, campus-wide workout to celebrate movement. This will be the Whole U’s first live event in over two years, and we are thrilled to offer [...]

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The rising popularity of mindfulness in today’s world is proving the need for humans to disconnect from the daily stress of life and tune inward. After an incredibly challenging year, many have discovered mindfulness as a useful tool for lowering stress, managing anxiety, improving mood, and creating a sense of calmness through meditation. As the [...]

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