In the fourth episode of Facing Dementia, Dr. Michelle Greenwell and Laurin Wittig turn their attention to a powerful yet often misunderstood ally in cognitive wellbeing: creativity. While most research on dementia and brain health focuses on cognition alone, this conversation widens the lens, exploring how creativity emerges from the body, the senses, and the […]
Ordinary and universal, the act of writing changes the brain. From dashing off a heated text message to composing an op-ed, writing allows you to, at once, name your pain and create distance from it. Writing can shift your mental state from overwhelm and despair to grounded clarity — a shift that reflects resilience. Psychology, […]
Is it possible to get older without getting old? Yes! That’s why we wrote two whole books about it! There’s no reason why your 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond shouldn’t be years of adventure, creativity and fulfillment. Longevity science is moving at a fast clip, but so much of living longer and stronger is […]
People often take walking for granted. We just move, one step after another, without ever thinking about what it takes to make that happen. Yet every single step is an extraordinary act of coordination, driven by precise timing between spinal cord, brain, nerves, muscles and joints. Historically, people have used stopwatches, cameras or trained eyes […]
The ocean quahog species of clam is the world’s longest-living animal known to science. This clam, about the size of your fist, may look unremarkable, but its biology is anything but ordinary. At the ripe age of 507, the ocean quahog (Arctica islandica), broke the Guinness Record as the oldest-living animal in the world. Collected […]
For many people, coffee isn’t just a beverage—it’s a lifeline. It’s the first thing they reach for in the morning, the steady companion through work, and often the quick remedy for the afternoon slump. But this ritual of constantly stimulating the nervous system can keep the body in a perpetual state of high alert. Over […]
with Ann-Marie Boudreau The Be Well with Dr. Michelle Greenwell podcast is thrilled to welcome Ann-Marie Boudreau, ARCT—Sound Doula, multi-instrumentalist, improvisational vocalist, Reiki Master, and internationally acclaimed soundwork practitioner —for a transformative three-part trilogy exploring the power of sound, voice, and the synesthetic experience. With over 40 years of experience teaching, performing, composing, and facilitating, […]
Go ahead and pick up that paint brush. Make beautiful music. Dance as if no one is watching. According to a new study in Nature Communications, people who regularly engage in creative activities—like dancing, playing music, making art, or even mastering a complex strategy video game—tend to have younger-looking brains than their peers. Moreover, even […]
Insights from Episode 3 of the “Understanding Body Pain” Series Spine and neck pain are among the most common discomforts people live with today. Yet for all the stretching, heating pads, pillows, and posture corrections we try, the pain often returns. Why? Because spine and neck pain rarely originates from the area where we feel […]
Talk about “getting older without getting old.” A recent UnitedHealthcare 100@100 survey provides an in-depth look into the lives of centenarians living in the U.S. It reveals not frailty or limitation, as many expected, but resilience, clarity, and a profound sense of purpose. It comes as no surprise here at SuperAging News that these 100-year-olds […]
