PITT Retiree Study offered in East End and other Pittsburgh locations Dr. Elizabeth M. Venditti and her research team from the University of Pittsburgh is offering an opportunity to screen for enrollment in the Pitt Retiree Study. Those who are eligible and interested may join a free 12-week weight management program - called Group Lifestyle Balance. Program goals are to make modest and reasonable changes in eating habits, physical activity and weight and reduce risk factors for Type 2 diabetes. Over 180 retirees (from other groups) have enrolled since 2012 and have lost 6.5% of their baseline weight on average. Many individuals have developed moderately active lifestyle habits (150 minutes per week of walking or similar activities) and report feeling better and more energetic. We are pleased to be able to offer you this program that has been shown to help older adults take greater control of their health, well-being and risk factors for type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The 12 weekly sessions will be held at convenient locations throughout the Pittsburgh area, including the East End. Participants can expect to attend health assessments at 0, 4, 12 and 24 months as part of the follow-up study. These are the study eligibility requirements: Not already diagnosed as having diabetes Aged 65-80 at time of enrollment Overweight or obese, and want to lose about 7% of your bodyweight and become more active, mostly by walking Have one other health risk factor for diabetes, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or family history of diabetes Group Lifestyle Balance will be offered during both the spring and the summer of 2015; screening begins in late 2014. Feel free to call the Pitt Retiree Study Office at any time to learn more: (412) 647-1845.