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Dr. Michael Fine: ‘The challenge of our politics is to see ourselves as one people’

Michael Fine, a past director of the Rhode Island Department of Health, is a physician, writer and community organizer. He is the chief health strategist for the city of Central Falls and the … more

MICHAEL SCHEMAILLE | 10/2/19

Here are 6 favorite Jewish foods you should stop eating

With summer barbecue season here, Americans everywhere will be firing up their grills and feasting on their favorite foods. But many of our culinary indulgences come with a cost. … more

BY ALIX WALL | 8/1/19

How to feel calm, connected and hopeful during the pandemic

COVID-19 has brought most of us some level of anxiety and stress, and that’s because anxiety is a byproduct of uncertainty. In addition to the pandemic, four other crises and uncertainties … more

Patricia Raskin | 1/7/21

Homebound? Tips for working out safely

Winter is in full swing here in Rhode Island, and while this is the perfect time to stay under the covers, it is also the perfect time to refresh your at-home workout. Check out our tips for staying … more

HANNAH ALTMAN | 1/7/21

6 tips on eating before the Yom Kippur fast

(The Nosher via JTA) – Yom Kippur is one of the most, if not the most, important day on the Jewish calendar. For many Jews, fasting and being in synagogue is the focus of the … more

SHANNON SARNA | 10/2/19

The etrog is Judaism’s best kept wellness secret

(Alma via JTA) – For most Jews, the etrog, a thick-rinded citrus, is relegated to a fleeting, supporting role. Held beside the lulav (palm frond) once a year during the upcoming festival of … more

RACHEL MYERSON | 10/2/19

The Jewish Faucis: Orthodox doctors battle COVID — and disinformation — in Orthodox communities

( JTA ) — The doctor burst into public view in the pandemic’s early days, vaulting from behind the scenes to the front lines of a crisis bringing his community to its knees. Community members … more

Shira Hanau | 10/28/20

Examining our past can help us feel more content now

Many of us spent time during the High Holy Days reflecting on the previous year. But what if we went even further back and took an extended look into our past? What if this look back could provide us … more

SHANA PROHOFSKY and TARA WATKINS | 11/6/20

Israel gives new hope to patients with multiple myeloma

TEL AVIV — Shlomit Norman was only 42 when doctors diagnosed her with multiple myeloma — a bone marrow cancer with no known cure that rarely strikes people under the age of 65. At the time, … more

Larry Luxner | 8/26/19

Swimming class at Dwares JCC pool with Allie Tetreault. PICTURED IS: Wendy Holmes, 77, of Providence, foreground, right, with the Deep H20 Workout class. Photo by Glenn Osmundson

Get up and move

We should all be exercising on a regular basis. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity a week. And sitting is a no-no. That advice is for all … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 1/10/19

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