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With every type of cancer, early detection provides the best chance for a cure. Doctors can often detect breast cancer before the disease has spread to other structures. Even if it has spread, quick detection increases the chance of long term survival. People can perform the most basic breast cancer screening on their own: a […]
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Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. November 8, 2025 10 a.m. 6435 Frankstown Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA Do you live with pain—from any source—that limits your enjoyment of life? At the Community Wellness Initiative Managing Pain Workshop, you can learn new ways to think about pain and techniques you can use to reduce your […]
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As the Summer winds down and we enter Autumn and a new academic year in this age of socio-political upheaval, continuing COVID-19 variants and all its co-morbidities, my wish is for all of us to practice some radical self-care. The word radical attached to self-care may make some scratch their heads. I have been preaching […]
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In these current turbulent times in which we live, there is much to be concerned about on a daily basis-even moment by moment. If we allow it to consume us, it could thwart our best-intentioned wellness efforts and derail our track to move forward on that journey. We may not notice its toll right away, […]
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On Saturday, April 19, 2025, the Community Wellness Initiative of Pittsburgh, C. Howard Fitness, and the Kingsley Association partnered to host a Youth Sports Equipment Donation and Giveaway. The event was spearheaded by Kendall Brown, a senior Exercise Science major and pitcher for the Pitt Women’s Softball team. As part of her final internship project […]
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Time your walks (3 + days per week )The first step to successful weight loss is making exercise a habit. Time -based walks are the easiest way to do that because it’s simple and adaptable. Pick a manageable amount of time (say 20-30 minutes to start) and just go at a comfortable pace. Over time […]
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In recent years, GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have gained widespread attention as a groundbreaking option for weight loss and metabolic health. Originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, these medications are now being prescribed to help individuals manage obesity and improve overall wellness. But what exactly are GLP-1 agonists, and how do they work? […]
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8 Ways To Reach An Exercise Goal 1- Assess where you are right now. How many push-ups can you do? Sit-ups? How long can you run? 2- Ask yourself these questions : What is my goal? Why do I want to obtain it? Will I do what is required to succeed? 3- […]
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High blood pressure (hypertension) is a serious health concern that affects millions of people, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other complications. However, the good news is that lifestyle changes especially regular exercise and a balanced diet can help control and even reduce high blood pressure. At The Community Wellness Initiative of Pittsburgh, […]
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Exploring Its Effects on Our Body and Long-Term Benefits Introduction: Fasting has gained significant attention in recent years as a potential tool for improving health and well-being. While the concept of abstaining from food may seem counterintuitive to our modern eating patterns, numerous studies have shed light on the positive effects fasting can have on […]
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