The Whole U offered a Mindful Parenting Seminar and a One Day Mindfulness Retreat, and spots for both quickly filled up. Based on that demand, we’re pleased to announce a new opportunity: a lunchtime series on Mindfulness at the HUB taught by Anil Coumar! Anil Coumar is a clinical instructor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences [...]

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The older we get, the more stories our bodies have to tell. Pushing it hard at the gym, in a race, in a game, or even in our day to day activities, we collect tales of triumph, but also of injury. It is a combination of both that makes for the best and most unexpected [...]

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When we were told back in December that Neal Dempsey himself would help lead the World’s Largest Kettlebell Workout at Dempsey Field, I was floored. I thought, “I get to meet the man that donated this incredible athletic facility to the UW?” I was brand new to the University of Washington but realized that Dempsey [...]

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Are you interested in mindfulness and looking to learn more about these practices in a supportive and beautiful setting? Or perhaps you are an experienced meditator looking to deepen your practice through connection with a seasoned teacher? If you answered yes to either of these questions, we have a treat for you! Join The Whole [...]

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Vitamin B12 is a large and complex vitamin. A slight deficiency of it can lead to anemia, fatigue, mania, and depression. Are you deficient in B12? Many are. I recently learned that my mother-in-law, a healthy, active 75-year-old who eats well balanced diet, has a vitamin B12 deficiency. As a dietitian, I was surprised to [...]

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Are you looking for a lunchtime activity on the Seattle campus to engage your mind and body? Henry Art Gallery has a variety of ongoing programs designed to offer an energizing break during the workday. These programs occur monthly and are free for students, faculty, and staff. Luncheonette: 12:30-1:10 p.m. Every first Thursday of the [...]

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After 30 years of smoking more than a pack of cigarettes a day, my 56-year-old patient was skeptical that she could stop smoking. Even though she had made several unsuccessful attempts, she decided to try Chantix, a nicotine blocker, when it became available in 2006. To her surprise, she succeeded and continues to be a [...]

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Since forming in early 2013, the Library Wellness Committee has created a walking group, a yoga group, an annual Bring Your Daughter or Son to Work Day, and a peer recognition program. I spoke with committee members Heidi Nance, Jenny Muilenburg, and Barbara Petite about what they’ve learned along the way that could make it [...]

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We feel lucky this St. Patrick’s Day because we’ve grown to 137 discounts! Every month we’re working to get more and more discounts from local vendors and businesses that the UW family can enjoy. Whether it’s your favorite gift store, yoga studio, restaurant, or something else, we will try to get a discount. To learn [...]

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It wasn’t a surprise to learn that yoga was one of the top interests within the UW community. I have done yoga before (when injured from running or other sports), but for some reason my inflexible running body was never able to relax, breathe through my nose, and get through 45 minutes of this type [...]

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The results of our first community interest survey are in and one thing is certain—we like to eat! In order to better understand the topics that interest UW faculty and staff, we asked a series of questions on healthy living, engagement with culture, and work-life interests. What we found was a surprising amount of consensus, [...]

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As the ability to stay connected 24/7 becomes a more complete reality, the only way to get a break from digital communication is to force ourselves to take one.  I love my smartphone and need it for my job (I’m a Social Media Specialist) but I’m going to share why I believe digital detoxes are [...]

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