Did you know that the Earth has experienced five mass extinctions in its living history? One of these mass extinctions (End-Permian) took out 96% of all the species on the planet and guess what? Life managed to bounce back. If this isn’t amazing I am not sure what is. Four percent of life came back [...]

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UW Yoga Month just would not be the same without our community partners. As we celebrate and practice together, we also want to thank and feature our incredible teachers.  Many yoga studios this year had to reimagine their businesses and offerings into a virtual experience.  As some slowly open up and others remain behind the [...]

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Today we kick off UW Yoga Month with an article by Danny Arguetty discussing how we can practice more acceptance in our everyday lives and with yoga to tackle life’s many curveballs. If you have not already signed up for UW Yoga Month, be sure to do so here! We have a month full of [...]

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UW Yoga Month starts Monday, October 5! Have you registered yet? With the changing of the seasons and the start of a new school year, October is the perfect month to spend some time practicing yoga. This Yoga Month, we’ve rounded up a wide variety of virtual yoga opportunities. Whether you have only have 10 [...]

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Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of the present moment. Mindfulness is a very useful tool for lowering stress, anxiety, improving mood, and creating a sense of calmness through meditation and other techniques. One area of our lives where mindfulness can be extremely useful for our health is when we are eating. Think about [...]

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This year marks the seventh year in a row that The Whole U has supported National Yoga Month, encouraging UW faculty, staff, and students from all campuses and medical centers to try yoga. From postures to flows, thousands of avid yogis and new practitioners alike have discovered the incredible benefits of this lifestyle. Practicing yoga [...]

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This year is notably more important than ever to get your flu shot. Each year, hospitals and doctors’ offices treat thousands of patients with the flu. Our healthcare system and the healthcare heroes on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic are relying on all of us to do our part in limiting the spread of [...]

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My name is Jessica Cole, and it’s my absolute pleasure to serve the UW community by managing our Employee Assistance Program, UW CareLink. I’m also a divorced single parent of three amazingly complex children, so I call UW CareLink often for personal reasons! Because of this, I’ve learned some tips to get the most out [...]

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Vitamin D has many functions in the body. It helps us to absorb calcium from our diets and maintains the health and strength of our bones. It can affect our immune health and our muscle health. Newer research has even suggested that vitamin D may help to prevent some chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart [...]

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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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