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1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1Stress Less This Season with Quick & Easy Recipes
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https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2024/12/11/stress-less-with-quick-easy-recipes/#comments<![CDATA[Whole U]]>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:01:24 +0000<![CDATA[Eating Well]]>https://thewholeu.uw.edu/?p=9667<![CDATA[This holiday season, many of us are taking on multiple roles in the kitchen—sous chef, baking extraordinaire, turkey master and mac and cheese expert—all in the name of creating festive, delicious meals for our loved ones. Food is a wonderful comfort and tradition during this time of year, but it can also become a source [...]
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https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2024/12/09/holiday-sustainable-tips/#respond<![CDATA[Lavi Tang]]>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:01:12 +0000<![CDATA[Whole U Program Information]]>http://thewholeu.uw.edu/?p=36064<![CDATA[Practicing sustainability nearly feels impossible to do over the holiday season with it being such a busy time of the year, but UW Sustainability has provided us with ten suggestions to help! We encourage you to choose one or two actions from each category below. Shopping & Buying Gifts When it comes to gifts, choosing [...]
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https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2024/12/04/dare-to-do-in-2025/#respond<![CDATA[Whole U]]>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:01:50 +0000<![CDATA[Being Active]]><![CDATA[Staying Healthy]]><![CDATA[Whole U Program Information]]>https://thewholeu.uw.edu/?p=52968<![CDATA[Start the new year by embracing meaningful, lasting change! Habits are the cornerstone of health and wellness, and there’s no better time to build yours. Join The Whole U’s Dare to Do program starting Monday, January 13! Why focus on habits? Because small, consistent actions have the power to create big, sustainable results. Habits act [...]
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https://thewholeu.uw.edu/2024/12/02/what-does-a-healthy-breakfast-look-like/#respond<![CDATA[Whole U]]>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:01:11 +0000<![CDATA[Eating Well]]><![CDATA[Staying Healthy]]><![CDATA[breakfast]]><![CDATA[dietitian]]><![CDATA[eating well]]><![CDATA[healthy eating]]>https://thewholeu.uw.edu/?p=15743<![CDATA[Trying to make healthier food choices can sometimes feel overwhelming and frustrating. But it doesn’t have to be. Eating well is possible. The more effortless we make it, the better chances are that we actually stick to it. We asked Charlotte Furman, a registered dietitian and Technology and Wellness Manager in the Department of Food [...]
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<![CDATA[Hannah Murphy]]>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:01:33 +0000<![CDATA[Whole U Program Information]]>https://thewholeu.uw.edu/?p=52970<![CDATA[This December, The Whole U has something special for everyone! Join us for meaningful volunteer opportunities, a festive winter market, discounted UW Athletics tickets, and inspiring webinars. Make this month your time to invest in your well-being—mind and body! Volunteer at UW’s Seattle Marathon Water Station Sunday, December 1 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. [...]
https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/December_Events_Featured.pngPracticing Appreciation During Yoga Month
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<![CDATA[Danny Arguetty]]>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:01:01 +0000<![CDATA[Staying Healthy]]><![CDATA[mindfulness]]><![CDATA[yoga month]]>http://thewholeu.uw.edu/?p=35465<![CDATA[The human mind loves to focus on the negative. In fact, there is something called the negativity bias or negativity effect which basically states that the negative influences our cognition and behavior more deeply than the positive. But don’t take it personally, it is a human condition resulting from evolution and our inherent survival instinct. [...]
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<![CDATA[Sebastian Ky]]>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:01:35 +0000<![CDATA[Financially Fit]]><![CDATA[Whole U Program Information]]>https://thewholeu.uw.edu/?p=52966<![CDATA[The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and generosity, but it doesn’t have to be a time for financial stress. Our partners at BECU have shared some practical tips to help you navigate holiday spending while staying on budget. From creating a detailed holiday budget to finding creative gift ideas, these insights can [...]
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<![CDATA[Whole U]]>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 08:01:55 +0000<![CDATA[Staying Healthy]]>https://thewholeu.uw.edu/?p=52964<![CDATA[The human body is a fascinating interconnection of each cell, organ and function. Researchers and medical professionals continue to learn more about how our bodies are interconnected each day. One especially incredible relationship is the ability of our minds to impact our physical health through the method of mindfulness. Mindfulness takes many forms and is [...]
https://thewholeu.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/Featured_Stress-reduction-1024x683.jpgPeople of UW: Merrill and Bertil Hille
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<![CDATA[Ed Kromer]]>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:01:54 +0000<![CDATA[Faculty Friday]]><![CDATA[Spotlight]]>https://thewholeu.uw.edu/?p=52465<![CDATA[Distinguished emeritus professors Merrill and Bertil Hille are partners in wellness and paragons of active — even adventurous — aging Like many retired couples of a certain age, Bertil and Merrill Hille log their engagements in an old-fashioned paper calendar. Theirs would look pretty unremarkable, actually, if not for the sprawling range of scribbled triangles [...]
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<![CDATA[Sebastian Ky]]>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:01:08 +0000<![CDATA[Engaging Interests]]><![CDATA[Staying Healthy]]>https://thewholeu.uw.edu/?p=52962<![CDATA[If you’ve ever craved a deep sense of calm, restorative yoga might be exactly what you’re looking for. This gentle style of yoga invites you to slow down, release tension and relax completely. We’re thrilled to collaborate with our yoga studio partners during UW Yoga Month to offer classes exploring the stress-reduction benefits of yoga. [...]