The Whole U is excited to start the new year off with Dare to Restore 2024! This year, skip the pressure of grand resolutions and drastic changes and, instead, embrace the impact of small but meaningful actions in your everyday life. Dare to Restore is focused on discovering the art of restoration through approachable tasks [...]

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As we bid farewell to UW Yoga Month, The Whole U is filled with gratitude for our exceptional yoga partners and the incredible participants who made this journey toward well-being truly impactful. In collaboration with our cherished yoga partners along with UW Bothell ARC and UW Tacoma we embarked on a collective exploration of serenity, [...]

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Bring more meaning to giving season this year with gifts that give back to charitable causes and efforts. We get it. You want to give your family and friends meaningful, cool, interesting and eco-friendly gifts this holiday season that won’t end up at a thrift store or in a landfill and were made by adults [...]

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It’s not too late to sign up for UW Yoga Month 2023! Throughout Yoga Month an important theme is, Uplifting Diversity and Inclusion: Yoga for Every Body. Join us for a wide range of classes and tools that challenge the mainstream lens. As we move through the month, let’s remind ourselves that every body has [...]

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The Whole U is excited to end the year with UW 2023 Yoga Month! As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to immerse yourself in the restorative power of yoga, with a special focus on stress reduction and relaxation. Because who couldn’t use a little extra serenity this season? Be Sure [...]

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Tis’ the season of merriment, celebration, and indulgence! This time of year brings gatherings brimming with delectable delights and many opportunities to share the love of cooking with friends and family. The following guide from The Whole U includes tried and true recipes from UW registered dietitians, tips and tricks for navigating nutrition around holiday [...]

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This December, join The Whole U in a journey toward renewal as we present UW Yoga Month – Finding Peace and Relaxation. What’s included? Oh so many ways to practice yoga!  Daily 15-minute Yoga Breaks: These quick rejuvenating sessions are available on Zoom every weekday at 11:00 a.m. Live and On-Demand Virtual Yoga Classes: Our UW [...]

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Every fall, as the days grow shorter and the sky darkens, I see patients whose mood begins to match the gloomy external world. They are tired, sleep long hours, and have trouble getting out of bed or leaving the house. Their arms and legs feel like lead, and their strongest desires are cravings for sweet [...]

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This month, take charge of your health by joining us at one of the many benefits fairs and flu shot clinics available across our UW campuses and UW Medical Centers. Join us at the annual American Heart Association Heart Walk bright and early on Oct. 14 or at a Friday morning virtual yoga series starting Oct. 6. [...]

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As a tween or teen, it can be difficult to navigate the complexities of social media. These strategies can empower parents and caregivers to create a realistic plan for their family’s screen use. Parents and caregivers of tweens and teens can’t fail to have seen—probably on social media—a recent report from the U.S. Surgeon General [...]

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For a program staffed by one and a quarter people, UW WorkLife has a big impact on UW employees’ lives. Focused on employee well-being and housed in the newly-created Employee Experience division of Human Resources, UW WorkLife offers programming and resources to help UW employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives: childcare [...]

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Join The Whole U for Family Weekend, Saturday, August 12 or Sunday August 13 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.! Gather your favorite people and furry friends and strike a pose for some of Seattle’s top portrait photographers, then enjoy a free picnic on Red Square. This year’s photography locations include Drumheller Fountain, Suzzallo Library, [...]

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