Health & Wellness
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Enjoying the Holidays While Caring for Someone with Dementia
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The Brown Program provides insight on how to keep joy in the holidays when your loved one has dementia. Featured photo courtesy of CKC Media By...
Magen David Adom Constructs New Blood Bank in Israel
Magen David Adom provides emergency medical services and education to Israel and continues to work on an underground blood bank. Featured photo courtesy of Friends...
Israeli Research Aims to Stop Spread of Breast Cancer
Israeli scientists are turning their focus to how breast cancer spreads which could lead to improvements in treatment and survivability. By Larry Luxner (JTA) — About...
Ashkenazic Jew’s Genes May Link to Parkinson’s
Ashkenazic Jews may be linked through gene mutations to Parkinson's disease and now researchers are investigating new therapies. By Ruthan Brodsky Researchers know mutations to the...
‘Those on the Front Lines of Cancer’ to Air on PBS
Survivors, educators, doctors help local producer/director Keith Famie produce an eye-opening documentary about cancer. Photos courtesy of Visionalist Entertainment Productions Almost 2 million people will be...
The Blum Legacy
Three generations of pediatricians in the Blum family share a passion for treating young patients. Photography by Rudy Thomas Pediatrician George Blum, M.D., of Bloomfield Township...
Medical Spa Star Laser Improves Skin and Overall Wellness
Meet the experts and sample products at Troy-based Star Laser’s grand opening Oct. 18. Photography by Derrick Martinez Sponsored by Star Laser In the world of spa...
Huron Valley-Sinai Works to Minimize C-sections
Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital works to enhance childbirth safety with fewer caesarean sections. Photos courtesy of DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital Caesarean sections, a surgical method to deliver...
Could it be a Learning Disorder?
There are signs to watch out for and steps parents can take to help children who are struggling with a learning disorder. Fall is in...
4 Reasons Why You Should Eat Fat
Nutritionist Charlotte Press dispels common myths about fat and shares a healthy fat recipe you can easily make at home. Photos courtesy of Charlotte Press Fat...
Choosing an Effective Surrogate Decision Maker
Making decisions in an ICU situation can be difficult, but Susan P. Shapiro, Ph.D. explains how to choose the most qualified surrogate decision maker. Featured...
Lewy Body Dementia Explored
Affecting 1.4 million Americans, Lewy Body Dementia is the second most common form of dementia, but it is still unknown to many. By Barry Kaufman Featured Photo Courtesy...
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Give the Gift of Giving this Holiday Season
The holidays offer the perfect opportunity to give to local nonprofits in the community that help others. Here's a sample of Jewish agencies that...
A Christmas Tree Says Something
As the holiday season approaches, Finkelman poses the question, "What does a Christmas Tree in a Jewish home say?" Symbolic objects convey meaning without words....
Jersey City Shooting Sparks Sadness, Safety Concerns
Metro Detroiters share thoughts on safety measures for Jewish businesses in the wake of the New Jersey Kosher Supermarket Shooting.
Adonis Drey Wilson Arraigned for Murder of Stefanie Kroot Steinberg
Adonis Drey Wilson appeared in front of a judge on Wednesday for the murder of Waterford resident, Stefanie Kroot Steinberg. Adonis Drey Wilson, 35, was...
Janice Ungar’s Galaxy Puzzles Bring Families Together Piece by Piece
Galaxy Puzzles owner Janice Ungar creates high quality puzzles that allow families to come together during the holiday season while also reducing stress. Photos courtesy...
