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Fun activities help kids ‘wake up’ in the morning

• Nov 21, 2019

Joyce Cohen Olshan knows it isn’t easy to get up for school in the morning. She encourages children to slither like a snake to the kitchen, make themselves part of a “pillow sandwich” or walk on bubble wrap.

Grant to address mental health at Jewish summer camp

• Oct 17, 2019

The Marcus Foundation has awarded a $3.2 million grant to Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) for supporting mental health across the spectrum of Jewish camps in North America. 

Retired physician expands horizons to music, teaching

• Oct 17, 2019

As a well-respected physician, innovative medical school professor and award-winning researcher in the mechanisms of insulin secretion, Stanley Misler has had quite a career in the sciences. But since a 2015 retirement from his work as a nephrologist — a kidney specialist — he’s also proved …

Life coach helps people find their ‘authentic life path’

• Jun 25, 2019

For Beth Koritz, it came on very suddenly. 

Reducing stress is within our power, author says

• Apr 25, 2019

Vicki Atlas Israel wants parents and children to know they have the power to stress less. 

Starting conversations about the last thing we want to talk about

• Mar 21, 2019

Rabbi Jessica Shafrin would like to start a conversation even if she knows that the topic of death isn’t one people are always eager to broach. 

Washington University bone disease pioneer wins prestigious award

• Feb 24, 2019

Dr. Steven Teitelbaum likes to use words like “fortunate” or “lucky” to describe the accolades he’s earned in his career. 

Transportation agency strives to help seniors be independent

• Dec 23, 2018

Marcia Mermelstein understands that getting around is vital for older adults. 

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Longtime J instructor shares tips on keeping fit

• Nov 25, 2018

Not too many people have both bodybuilding awards and a microbiology degree in their collection of momentos but Cathleen Kronemer isn’t just any person. Now age 57, the longtime fitness instructor at the Jewish Community Center didn’t even get into her first bodybuilding competition until he…

Rabbi helps others help themselves

• Oct 19, 2018

Rabbi James Stone Goodman is longtime facilitator of local support groups for addiction, mental health.

 

I tested positive for the cancer-causing BRCA mutation. Now what?

• Oct 16, 2018

ENCINO, Calif. — Curiosity about my ancestry spurred me to order an at-home genetic testing kit by mail earlier this year. Maybe my blonde hair was a result of some hidden Swedish genes?

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Eat ‘right’ to help prolong life, ‘How Not to Die’ author says

• Sep 26, 2018

Next month, St. Louisans will have the opportunity to learn how to lengthen their lives through lifestyle changes. 

The power of connecting

• Jul 19, 2018

“Greet everyone with a warm, cheerful, and pleasant countenance.” (Pirkei Avot 1:15)

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Clayton firm brings home ‘boutique’ retirement living

• Jun 21, 2018

Retirement community developer Allegro considers its latest location, in Richmond Heights, to be a bit of a homecoming. 

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‘League’ uses baseball memories for therapy

• Jun 21, 2018

What is your favorite St. Louis Cardinals memory?  Have you or a loved one been dealing with mild to moderate dementia?  What does the baseball term “can of corn” refer to and where did it originate?  

Event to explore Jewish perspective on Alzheimer’s

• May 17, 2018

When 15-year-old Micah Schwartz plays board games with his grandmother Dorothy, he doesn’t mind if they have to adapt the rules a bit. The important thing is that they are getting to spend time together.

SLU expert will discuss genetic cancer risks for Ashkenazi Jews

• Apr 19, 2018

An upcoming event is set to inform the St. Louis community on the prevalence of certain forms of cancer among Ashkenazi Jews.

J fitness trainer is dedicated to clients’ goals

• Mar 22, 2018

If you’ve already broken your New Year’s fitness resolutions, you might not be ready to think about getting in shape again until next January. But for Bryce Banaszynski, exercise and diet are year-round concerns.

Group, online forum help moms meet challenges

• Feb 23, 2018

Becoming a mother is all about helping guide a new life into the world, but for Jessica Manela Litwack, it also spawned a desire to help guide other mothers as they enter the new world of parenthood.

Once a St. Louis NORC volunteer, Sarah Levinson now its director

• Dec 21, 2017

Sarah Levinson doesn’t just run the local Naturally Occurring Retirement Community. She also happens to be a resident. That isn’t a first for her either. She lived in a NORC while going to the University of Southern California earning her masters in gerontology.