For patients hospitalized with chest pain, the amount of time they spend sedentary afterward is linked to a greater risk for more heart problems and death within a year. That’s the key finding of a new peer-reviewed study my colleagues and I published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. We asked 609 emergency […]
There are three special events for you to enjoy this weekend as Dr Michelle gears up for sharing more about wellness and healthy habits. Check them out! Join the LIVE event here! Bloom into You is a special discussion on how you can approach your self-care as you begin nurturing yourself in the sun, garden, […]
Featuring our SuperAging News Network partner, Barb Desmarais, host of the popular podcast series: “What’s Next: Conversations With Boomers.” Vancouver-based Barb Desmarais, a Boomer herself, offers a series of engaging conversations with Boomers on a wide range of topics, from health to finance to fitness to relationships and more. We first met Barb when we […]
Audio Version How often do you pause and ask, “What do I need today?”In a world where caregiving—whether for family, friends, clients, or community—is both a noble calling and a daily responsibility, the answer is often, “I don’t have time.” In the latest episode of “Be Well with Dr. Michelle Greenwell,” the focus turns inward […]
Music icon Billy Joel has announced that he’s been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)—a relatively rare brain condition that primarily affects people over 65. In a statement on his social media channels, the 76-year-old singer explained that the condition had worsened during recent concert performances, leading to trouble with hearing, vision, and balance. Under […]
Barbecue season is here, and with it comes the irresistible aroma of food sizzling on the grill. Just thinking of it stirs up memories of childhood summers, my father master of the grill at a succession of always chaotic (in a good way) family gatherings on a Sunday afternoon. Back then the menu was mostly […]
Each year on May 21st, tea lovers around the world raise a cup in celebration of International Tea Day—a time to honour the cultural, social, and health benefits of this timeless beverage. At the Cape Breton Tea Company, we believe that tea is much more than a drink. It is an invitation: to pause, to […]
In yet another troubling sign of growing financial threats to older adults, a recent FBI report reveals that Americans over the age of 60 lost a record $4.9 billion to fraud in 2024. That figure marks a whopping 43 percent spike in reported losses compared to the previous year, underscoring how rapidly scammers are evolving […]
Smartwatches and other wearable devices can feel almost magical. Strap on a Fitbit, Apple Watch or Samsung Gear and you’re suddenly presented with a stream of data generated by – and about – your body: step counts, heart rate, blood oxygen level, calories burned and more. Wearables offer tools that help people monitor and understand […]
Are you ready to let go of the aches and complaints that join you daily? Tune into this latest podcast episode and discover some simple and powerful techniques through art and frequency numbers. Audio Version In this powerful episode of Be Well with Dr. Michelle Greenwell, we welcome special guest Marian Egan, an intuitive healer […]
