Health and wellness
Friendship Circle’s Health Ambassadors (Photo courtesy of the Friendship Circle)
June 24, 2026, 3:14 pm
Friendship Circle’s Health Ambassadors advocate for accessibility across Pittsburgh
"There's a saying in the disability community — 'nothing about us without us.’"
By Octavia Liku
Prof. Haim Cohen, Director of the Sagol Healthy Human Longevity Center at Bar-Ilan University’s Mina and Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences. (Courtesy/Bar-Ilan University)
May 27, 2026, 4:27 pm
In step toward immortality, Israeli scientists say they can ‘rewind’ aging in mouse livers
SIRT6 ‘longevity’ protein reverses DNA structure in new peer-reviewed study by researchers at Bar-Ilan University and US National Institute on Aging; treatment seeks to extend healthy human lifespan
By Diana Bletter
Pinchas Cohen speaks at the USC Asian Health and Longevity Symposium on Feb. 27, 2026. (Courtesy)
April 16, 2026, 12:57 pm
Many peptides sound like Yiddish words. Here’s why.
Pinchas Cohen is the Jewish USC researcher behind discoveries like SHLP (“schlep”), SHMOOSE and MENTSH.
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
JCC staff celebrate renovations to its fitness center with a ribbon cutting event on Oct. 10. (Photo courtesy of the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh)
October 16, 2025, 1:17 pm
JCC fitness center renovations prioritize wellness and community
“This work represents a deepening of our commitment to functional fitness." — Jason Kunzman
By Emma Riva
Fabiana Cheistwer leads an aquatic wellness activity (Photo courtesy of Providence Point)
February 28, 2025, 10:58 am
Innovative wellness programs at Providence Point earn Fabiana Cheistwer top recognition
Since joining Providence Point at its inception in 2009, Cheistwer has utilized a SPICES model to provide meaningful activities for residents and associates.
By Deborah Weisberg
Cantor Julie Newman (Photo courtesy of Cantor Julie Newman)
October 7, 2024, 4:19 pm
Tiferet Project: Julie Newman’s journey to enrich Jewish lives through meditation
Jewish texts through a lens of mindfulness
By Justin Vellucci
(Photo by Centre for Aging Better via Pexels)
August 27, 2024, 10:15 pm
Forgetfulness vs. dementia
Neither forgetfulness, nor MCI, nor dementia can be fully prevented, but you can take steps to keep your memory and cells healthy.
By Jeffrey Weinberg
(Photo by Karolina Grabowska via Pexels)
August 27, 2024, 9:57 pm
Osteoporosis diagnosis? Take control.
Weight training is a powerful tool in combating osteoporosis.
By Jessica Neiss
(Photo by Matthias Zomer via Pexels)
August 27, 2024, 9:47 pm
Questions to ask when choosing a non-medical in-home care agency
How to make better-informed decisions when hiring people to come into your loved one’s home to provide care.
By David Dietrich and Mary Jo Dietrich
(Photo courtesy of Mart Production via Pexels)
May 22, 2024, 4:56 pm
Jewish Fertility Foundation, UPMC partner to offer support to fertility patients
JFF-Pittsburgh clients who are awarded a fertility grant will have access to a 20% discount on clinic services at UPMC.
By Toby Tabachnick
Julie Arnheim poses with her portrait at The Branch’s “Breaking Down the Walls” event on May 16. (Photo by Abigail Hakas)
May 20, 2024, 1:28 pm
The Branch’s photo exhibit aims to destigmatize mental health struggles
The exhibit was featured in the “Breaking Down the Walls” event on Thursday, May 16, at the Energy Innovation Center in the Hill District.
By Abigail Hakas
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