What does a nutritious snack look like?
To snack or not to snack? And what to snack on? These questions have probably crossed your mind many times as you’ve reached for the fridge door after a long day at work or as you headed towards the...
View ArticlePlanning for Health Care Costs in Retirement
This article is written and provided by our partners at Fidelity Investments. If you are like most Americans, health care is expected to be one of your largest expenses in retirement, after housing...
View ArticleManaging Seasonal Depression
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...
View ArticleRenew Energy and Embrace Well-Being with UW Yoga Month 2023
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:...
View ArticleYour Roadmap to Quitting: Resources for the Great American Smokeout
The Whole U is partnering with the UW School of Public Health’s Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) to spread awareness of current tobacco and nicotine cessation benefits and resources, just in...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Practicing Yoga
Foundation and Purpose I have a very clear image in my mind of my first experience practicing yoga with Mrs. Percival at Oaklea Middle School. Clearing the classroom of our desks and chairs, she gave...
View ArticleTips for living sustainably this winter
As a time of year when we are spending more time indoors, winter presents a wonderful opportunity to think about how we can get more from life by living with less. As a time of new beginnings, winter...
View ArticleTop 10 tips for successful—and sustainable—fitness resolutions from UW...
It’s that time of year again — for making resolutions to get into shape and make better choices. Noble goals, but ones that can lead to disappointment. I know this feeling all too well. At the young...
View ArticleMany hungry Huskies: food pantries fight rising food insecurity across the UW
“We have all the data,” says Ellie Green, student director of the UW Food Pantry, as she pries open a thick ring binder packed with spreadsheets, charts and graphs tracking every aspect, in minute...
View ArticleTrending positive: top 10 ways to properly fuel your body
Nutrition trends can have a major influence on us as we navigate our overall health and performance. We are eager to try the latest nutrition trend that shows up on our social media feeds or the newest...
View ArticleFebruary is American Heart Month: try these tips for heart-healthy nutrition
The heart of the matter: understanding heart health and nutrition In the realm of well-being, few topics are as vital as heart health. The heart, that tireless organ pumping life throughout our bodies,...
View ArticleHone your heart health with movement and nutrition
I have always loved to move my body because it’s fun. I kept active as a kid through recreational sports, cross country skiing with my mom, neighborhood bike rides with friends, swimming at the lake in...
View ArticleSmartHealth is a gateway to a healthier you
SmartHealth is your voluntary wellness program that supports whole person well-being. Whether you aim to maintain your current health, manage stress, boost fitness, or explore ways to enhance your...
View ArticleGet inspired to make every day Earth Day
April 22 is Earth Day, as it has been since 1970, when it was established just a few months after congress created the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA, whose mission is to protect human...
View ArticleThe Whole U Wellness Symposium – a day of well-being with UW experts
The Whole U’s inaugural Wellness Symposium, presented in celebration of our 10th anniversary, will empower UW faculty and staff to lead their departments in fostering well-being and discovering...
View ArticleGet in the Game — support the life-saving work of NMDP
The University of Washington is proud to partner with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), formally known as Be The Match. NMDP is a renowned education, research and advocacy organization that...
View ArticleMeet your UW Fitness Day Coaches: UW Athletics
The Whole U is thrilled to announce 2024 UW Fitness Day, live and in-person at the iconic Husky Stadium on May 8, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This unique event is more than just a workout; it’s a vibrant...
View ArticleMeet your UW Fitness Day Coaches: UW Recreation, UW Faculty/Staff & The Whole U
The Whole U announces the 2024 UW Fitness Day coaches from UW Recreation, UW Faculty/Staff and The Whole U! Register today and mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 8, 11:30 to 12:30 at Husky...
View ArticleMeet your UW Fitness Day Coaches: Community Partners (part 1)
The Whole U announces the 2024 UW Fitness Day community partners who will be leading various movements as UW Fitness day coach! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 8, 11:30 to 12:30 at Husky Stadium...
View ArticleMeet your UW Fitness Day Coaches: Community Partners (part 2)
The Whole U announces the 2024 UW Fitness Day community partners who will be leading various movements as UW Fitness day coaches! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 8, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at...
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