Over the last few years of working from home, staying at home orders, and social distancing, many people are sitting even more than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Sitting is something so commonplace we often don’t realize just how much of our day is truly spent sedentary. However, sitting for too long can have many negative [...]

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With the continuation of the pandemic, it can be easy to get lost in the heaviness of it all and forget to prioritize the needs of your body. Movement is an important aspect of overall health, contributing to your emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Although it can be daunting to begin incorporating exercise into your [...]

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As we kick off the new year, we invite you to make lasting, positive changes. Alongside your personal goals, we dare you to pause. Take time to reflect on what changes you will welcome in 2022 and consider bringing a practice of mindfulness into your daily life. If you have not already, click here to [...]

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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 [...]

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We all know just how essential water is for the body. We can’t survive more than a few days without water! Water plays a key role in maintaining normal body temperature, shuttling nutrients throughout the body, lubricating joints, ridding the body of waste, and much more. There’s no doubt how important water is, but there [...]

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This November has lots to offer with an assortment of Whole U and UW community events that are sure to help you expand knowledge, spend time with loves ones, advance wellness goals, and relax. Whether you’re looking to attend a sports event with family, learn about various benefits for UW employees, or attend a virtual [...]

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My larger than life father-in-law died unexpectedly last fall. Throughout the past year I’ve spent countless hours reading tributes and listening to stories – always thinking about what made him so beloved by his colleagues, friends and family. Ironically, by chatting and journaling about what made my FIL special, I was channeling one of his [...]

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Join The Whole U and our partners all throughout October as we reconnect with the ground beneath us, creating a sense of normalcy and calmness. This year marks the eighth 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 [...]

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Welcome to For UW, By UW – a podcast by The Whole U. Episodes explore topics and perspectives in health and well-being with experts from across the UW’s campuses and health system. View episodes below and find resources mentioned. Learn more about your podcast host Anna Tegelberg, program manager for The Whole U here.  Mindfulness [...]

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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 [...]

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Celebrated forest ecologist and UW Professor Emeritus Jerry Franklin once thought he’d been grabbed by Sasquatch while conducting research in Gifford Pinchot National Forest in southwest Washington. It turned out to be a mature Douglas fir shedding 1,000 pounds of its bark. Professor Franklin, a longtime steward of old growth forests and advocate for ecological [...]

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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 [...]

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