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Health and Wellness
Valerie Chambers, fourth from left, represented the MJCCA among other JResponders helping at the Pittsburgh JCC.
January 16, 2019, 2:43 pm
Marcus JCC Personal Trainer Brings Healing to Pittsburgh
Valerie Chambers, a former Pittsburgh resident, returned to the community wounded several months ago by terrorism and found hope.
By Roni Robbins
Joey Moskowitz displays the aqua tote bag and duck whose stomach is glowing to show a happy mood.
January 9, 2019, 3:30 pm
Aflac’s Hi-Tech Duck Consoles Ailing Children
Aflac has long supported Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and provided comfort to children with cancer.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Physician inspecting a marijuana plant before harvesting
January 3, 2019, 5:42 pm
Medical Marijuana
Exploring the use and legality of medical marijuana, both in the U.S. and Israel.
By AJT Staff
Half of all chronic mental illness develops by age 14.
January 3, 2019, 4:31 pm
The Rise of Anxiety in Teens and How to Help Them
Anxiety is on the rise among teens and members of the Jewish community are concerned.
By AJT Staff
Take care of your mental health with mindful meditation for stress relief, the MJCCA advises.
January 3, 2019, 1:55 pm
Stick with It: MJCCA Offers New Year’s Resolutions that Work
To help you keep your New Year’s resolutions, the MJCCA consulted its fitness and wellness experts to offer healthy habits for improving your outer body and inner mind in 2019.
By Marcus JCC of Atlanta
Sheryl Westerman brings 40 years of experience to weight loss counseling.
January 3, 2019, 1:52 pm
Dietician’s 10 Smart Tips for 2019
Industry veteran, Sheryl Westerman, believes that weight loss has many different components, starting with changing the way you think.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
November 28, 2018, 11:03 am
Measles Outbreak Has Atlanta Rabbis Concerned
Concern about a measles outbreak affecting primarily Orthodox Jewish communities in Israel and in the New York-New Jersey area has spread to Atlanta.
By Dave Schechter
CNN’s Health Unit Supervising Editor Debra Goldschmidt
November 14, 2018, 12:16 pm
Writing Whiz Goes from Sinatra to Ebola
Druid Hills resident Debra Goldschmidt is a supervising editor for CNN’s Health Unit.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
October 24, 2018, 5:01 pm
Letters to the Editor: Oct. 26, 2018
The AJT welcomes your letters. Please write 200 words or less. Include your name, phone number and email, and send it to editor@atljewishtimes.com.
Dr. Ellerine lives in Atlanta with her husband, A.J. Robinson, and children, Micaela, Ethan and Nathaniel.
October 18, 2018, 4:26 pm
Sound Advice from Babies to Teens
Pediatrician Nicole Ellerine suggests that as children age, family meals need to become a priority -- and without electronics.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Carol Lipinksy with Rabbi Jeff Roth.
October 18, 2018, 4:24 pm
Breathing as a Connection to the Divine
A weekend of meditation, reflection, music and prayer with Rabbi Jeff Roth of Awakened Heart Project for Contemplative Judaism.
By Dr. Terry Segal
October 18, 2018, 4:18 pm
Arkin Addresses Hormones, PMS and Other Issues
Dr. Eva Arkin addresses women's health topics including timing for the HPV vaccine, new ways to deal with PMS and more.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Medical coaching can uplift and inspire cancer patients.
October 18, 2018, 4:13 pm
Goldklang Attacks Cancer as an Oncology Coach
"Every day I am uplifted by the positive difference I can make for patients, and admire their determination and courage,” said Goldklang.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Founder and CEO of the Ovarian Cancer Institute, Dr. Benedict Benigno (center) is surrounded by cancer survivors Georgette Robertson and Ann Pinyan.
October 18, 2018, 4:11 pm
Breakthrough Cancer Tests on Horizon
The Ovarian Cancer Institute raises half of what is needed for validation of the ovarian cancer blood test, which costs $300,000.
By Roni Robbins
October 18, 2018, 4:04 pm
Emory’s Crane Tackles Why Eating Less Matters
Emory professor Jonathan Crane on why Goldilocks principle is “just right” to control tendency to overeat and how Gandhi might weigh in.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
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