Holidays are filled with favorite foods, family traditions, and fun. However, it can also be a busy time of year with worries about how to stay healthy. Here are some tips for healthy holiday cheer. Meals: Stick to your normal routine and don’t skip meals to save room for later. Eat most of your meals [...]

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From fitness to food and mindfulness to a special holiday celebration, our December events will prepare you for all the season has to offer. Read on for the must-know details.     This month Coach Marti is visiting all corners of the UW for fitness sessions at noon. She’s already been to the Tower Gym, [...]

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It’s already week four of The Stress Less Holiday Challenge! This week: don’t let money constraints hold you back from having fun this holiday season. After all, the holidays are not about the money you spend, but the time you spend with your loved ones. Below are easy ways to save money on gifts, decorations, and [...]

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Last week, we kicked off a Q&A series to showcase our talented lineup for Ovations (which you can register to attend here). Our second installment features a breakdancer, a Christmas caroler, and a cellist from the Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra. Tess Morgan, Jazz Singer Position: Administrative Coordinator, School of Medicine At UW since: On and off [...]

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At University Book Store, we know that the holiday season can be a crazy time of year. But whether you’re the one playing holiday host or you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone who is, these great books on cooking and entertaining will make turning the holidays into a festive time full of flavor [...]

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Do you find yourself, like I do, ready to find new, crowd-pleasing recipes online each year that will wow and impress your holiday guests? But then time runs out. All of a sudden our hosting duties are just days away, so the menu stays the same each year. But not this year! I am forgoing [...]

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Are you hosting a party or having extra guests stay with you this holiday season? Great expectations surround us and we start stressing the details. It seems that the more we aim for a picture-perfect season, the less balanced we feel. Take an hour on December 18 with Dr. Suzanne Kerns, who will discuss self-care and [...]

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Chef Tracey is back with two great cooking demos! Mark your calendar for either November 20, December 11, or both. First up: November Cooking Demo – The Wonders of Pumpkin Thursday, November 20, 2014 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. Local Point Chef’s Table, Lander Hall Register here Thanksgiving festivities are quickly approaching. While good ole’ mashed [...]

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Tom Whittaker said, “Everest for me, and I believe for the world, is the physical and symbolic manifestation of overcoming odds to achieve a dream.” I am captivated by Mt. Everest and traveling there has been my lifelong dream. After losing 85 pounds since 2011 and finishing 17 half marathons in 2 years, I recently [...]

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What keeps you up at night? Maybe it’s the birth of a new baby, trying to keep up with your family or social schedule, irregular working hours, lifestyle changes or a disorder, like sleep apnea…or everyone’s favorite—stress! According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults sleep an average of 6 hours and 40 minutes during the [...]

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Darkness falls across the land. The midnight hour is close at hand. Creatures crawl in search of blood to terrorize your neighborhood.  –Michael Jackson Don’t let another Halloween go by without learning the Thriller Dance. Join The Whole U and the IMA as we teach you the moves from Michael Jackson’s 1983 music video. Register [...]

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September is National Yoga Month, and at University Book Store, we’re celebrating by sharing seven of our favorite books about yoga. Whether you’re an expert or a novice, check out our list below for the perfect yoga read to enhance your practice.   Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit by Donna Farhi A modern, user-friendly guide [...]

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