November 14 is the World Diabetes Day! The World Health Organization (WHO) established World Diabetes Day in 1991 as an annual event for raising awareness in response to increasing numbers of diabetes cases around the world. November 14 was selected because it was the birth date of Frederick Banting who led to the discovery of [...]

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It’s the middle of May and summer is just around the corner. The upcoming long weekend will usher in one of the best times of year to get outdoors, spend time with family and friends, fire up the grill, connect over food, and truly enjoy all Washington and surrounding region has to offer! At The [...]

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“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.”  —Jim Rohn Exercising in a group keeps you motivated, accountable, and ultimately is just much more fun! The Whole U’s next big signature event will be UW Fitness Day on May 2 from noon to 1 p.m. on-field at Husky Stadium. Since The [...]

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While some may be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this weekend, there’s another holiday taking center stage at the University of Washington—a celebration more than 3,000 years in the making. Nowruz (meaning New Day and pronounced No-ROOZ) is a non-religious Persian New Year celebration honoring the first day of spring observed by nearly 300 million people [...]

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The performers on stage at Meany Theater will not be the only ones in the spotlight on Sunday, October 29 for Ovations. During the show’s 25-minute intermission and afterwards, take a trip into the artistic minds of these 10 staff and student artists whose work will be exhibited throughout the lobby of Meany Hall. Learn [...]

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Welcome to Week 4 of Yoga Month at the University of Washington, where over 1500 UW faculty, staff, and students have committed to experience and explore the benefits of yoga practice. The main component of this year’s Yoga Month has been the focus on the seven chakras. Participants have be challenged to practice each week [...]

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Welcome to Week Three of Yoga Month at the University of Washington! Each week in September, more than 1500 staff, faculty, and students from across the UW are learning about and celebrating the benefits of yoga with a special focus on the seven chakras. If you missed Week 1 or Week 2, there’s still plenty of time to [...]

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Over 1500 UW faculty, staff, and students have committed to participating in Yoga Month at the University of Washington. This year’s focus is on the seven chakras. Each week, participants will be challenged to practice both on and off the mat and can do so through the partnership of UW Recreation and Leela Yoga Studio [...]

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This year marks the fourth year in a row that The Whole U has supported National Yoga Month, encouraging UW faculty and staff from all campuses and medical centers to try yoga. From postures to flows, thousands of avid yogis and new practitioners alike have discovered the incredible benefits of this exercise. This year’s focus [...]

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This month, explode into summer like a Fourth of July firework with a slate of Whole U events that are sure to help you relax, have fun, and advance your wellness goals. If you haven’t already registered to lead your team, work group, or department in our Raise the Bar 60-day challenge for wellness in [...]

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Did you know the World Cancer Research Fund estimates that 20% of all cancers diagnosed in the United States (not including those related to tobacco use) could be prevented by lifestyle changes? Of the more than 674,000 estimated new cancer cases diagnosed in 2016, that’s potentially 134,000 lives changed—not to mention the many thousands of [...]

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When you think of Vietnamese cuisine, what do you think of? Phở? Eggrolls? When I think of Vietnam, I think of the distinct smells from ma and pa restaurants and the home cooked meals I grew up with. Vietnamese foods are traditional, yet they vary from heavy and hearty to light and refreshing. As delicious [...]

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