Many find New Year’s resolutions difficult to maintain—and with busy lives, they can be. But earlier this year, we decided to stash the excuses and take our resolutions to new heights. As part of the Dare to Do Challenge, more than 1,500 University of Washington faculty, staff, and families dedicated themselves to making meaningful, impactful [...]

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While some might look at a scale with a sense of dread, Hilary Law only saw opportunity. When the heart failure transition nurse at the University of Washington Medical Center received an email in late November about The Whole U’s plan to distribute digital scales donated by Pivotal Digital to the first 1000 registrants for its [...]

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A theme in Week 2 of our Dare to Do 30-day challenge is “balance is not something you find; it’s something you create.” With the busy holiday season firmly behind us, there’s no better time to catch your breath and set goals for the New Year, but that doesn’t mean needing to slow down. This [...]

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Did you make a resolution this year? Was it to lose weight, exercise more, save more, spend less, and maybe get a little more organized? Just as the excitement of a New Year resolution may start to wear off, The Whole U is launching our 30-day challenge today. Welcome to week one! Over 1500 UW faculty [...]

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Happy New Year! It’s 2017 and The Whole U is kicking off the year with a ton of opportunities for UW faculty and staff to get healthy and fit, give back, and spend more time with family and friends—all for FREE! If you’ve made a few resolutions this year, we hope we can help you [...]

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A late autumn rain did little to dampen spirits of the more than 800 who gathered at Meany Theater, Sunday, November 20, to take in a pop-up art gallery before the curtain went up on a show featuring 15 acts. Among the performers: sensational singers, self-directed students, and deft dancers; educators of all stripes and disciples of all disciplines. Now in its [...]

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From Woe to Wellness: Strategies for Surmounting Winter’s Worst Changing seasons are often followed by changes in mood or healthy habits. And while biology and behavior vary naturally from season to season, that doesn’t mean there aren’t strategies for combatting the winter blues in all its forms. We identified five of winter’s most widespread woes—whether that’s ice on your running route, [...]

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Thanksgiving is over and we are well on the way to a holiday season full of visitors, gatherings, events, treats, and end of year reports. Over the last three years, The Whole U has published many articles on meditation and mindfulness, so I thought I would draw on some of the best tips and strategies from two [...]

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Whether you have diabetes or have been told by your health care provider that you are “pre-diabetic” or at risk for diabetes, there are steps you can start taking now to help control your blood glucose levels. Limit or avoid simple sugars/sweets: These include juices, regular sodas or any sweetened beverages; syrups; candies such as [...]

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Here at The Whole U, we love talking about eating well. But talking about something is completely different than being able to do it regularly. I cannot count the number of times I have solely consumed pizza for three days (yes, that actually happened more than once), but one thing is for sure: it’s not [...]

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Congratulations on making huge strides to a healthier you during the Summer Throwdown! As someone who is working hard to lose baby weight and get back into shape, I know how tough it can be to stay consistent with healthy eating and exercise habits. Your skin, hair, and nails may not have gotten the memo about your new workout routine, but don’t let that hold you back from achieving your overall goals! Here are my best tips for healthy skin while you work out this summer and beyond!

Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or you struggle to touch your toes, join us in celebrating National Yoga Month this September! From relaxation to stress relief to strength building, yoga's many benefits promote a happier and healthier lifestyle. Apart from getting you moving, practicing yoga can improve your mental health by making you stronger both mentally and physically. So why not give it a try? To celebrate, we’re teaming up with the UW Mindfulness Project, an organization that aims to create a mindful culture on campus. During the whole month of September, you’ll find a variety of yoga-centered activities (in-person and virtual) to help you get centered.