Health + Wellness
FreshWater Cleveland's contributing editor Jen Jones Donatelli shares her experience as one of 30 finalists in this year's round of Accelerate: Citizens Make Change.
Two technology-driven projects that were pitched last year at the Cleveland Leadership Center’s Accelerate: Citizens Make Change civic pitch competition are well on their way to fruition.
The eighth annual Cupid's Undies Run in Tremont on Feb. 15 brought out runners eager to raise awareness of neurofibromatosis by dashing for a mile in nothing but their underwear.
Five Cleveland medical organizations are teaming up to help paralysis victims regain partial movement. Called the Cleveland FES Center, this consortium is featured in a documentary, "I Am Human."
Larchmere has a new health-conscious hybrid coffee and entertainment spot. UnBAR Cafe recently opened, serving up a peaceful atmosphere instead of alcohol.
One year in, Amplio Fitness is shaping up as a unique source of support for Cleveland's LGBTQ community on their path to wellness.
The fight against hunger doesn’t stop when the holidays are over. The United Way of Greater Cleveland supports a number of groups battling hunger the entire year, in ways that go beyond dollars.
Doctors from St. Vincent Charity Medical Center explore issues involving trust and trauma with Central residents during a reverse ride-along hosted by the Cleveland Central Promise Neighborhood.
Nike Olabisi is always on the move, and she’s about to take the Larchmere neighborhood with her.
Nosotros Rock Climbing Gym in Lakewood is so successful, a second one is coming to downtown Cleveland.
Cleveland's only dedicated gluten-free restaurant continues to grow on the heels of a successful pop-up dinner series, which has now extended to dinner service on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
When it comes making an impact via philanthropy, a little bit can go a long way. Just ask Stephen Jones, the inspiration behind The Stephen Project—a brand-new fundraising campaign spearheaded by Liner Legal that will benefit 18 local causes.
Not enough heroin addiction stories end in recovery, but Sara Szelagowski’s experience shows that not only can it happen, but that one person can spark hope and the will for sobriety in others going through the struggle.
It’s not exactly common for grocery store owners to be on a first-name basis with their customers, but Simon Hussain isn’t just any store owner.
Can Euclid's young black men come together to help solve issues like gun violence and illegal dumping? Councilman Brian Moore says an emphatic "yes."
New restaurants featuring vegan cuisine are opening regularly in Cleveland, as a plant-based diet gains followers for ethical, environmental and health reasons.
Dr. Charles Modlin once again is at the forefront of efforts to address glaring health disparities among African-American men, spearheading the Cleveland Clinic's launch of the Multicultural Health Center of Excellence.
A new park is making sure Derek Owens' life was not lost in vain—bringing vibrancy and hope to a neighborhood with a dearth of greenspace.
Albert Hardin wants to bring more public basketball courts to Euclid, and he's assembling a dream team to help make it happen.
Efforts to stop food waste are getting smarter. Since the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland introduced its Food Rescue app almost a year ago, it has enrolled 42 donors and 544 volunteers.