People have long given up on the search for the Fountain of Youth, a mythical spring that could reverse aging. But for some scientists, the hunt has not ended – it’s just moved to a different place. These modern-day Ponce de Leóns are investigating whether gut microbes hold the secret to aging well. The gut […]
At a recent party, another guest, a nurse, asked what I do for a living. I explained that as a health policy researcher, my work focuses on helping healthcare systems coordinate care for dementia as effectively as for major conditions like cancer, diabetes or stroke. She stopped me mid-sentence. “I don’t think you should use […]
Why do some people live to 100 while their sibling dies decades earlier? Is it luck, lifestyle, or something written into their DNA? Relative to many other species, humans are particularly long lived, but there is an ongoing argument about how much of our long lifespan is shaped by our genes and how much to […]
It is a real honour to have the Mindful Migraine, and Linda, recognize the Greenwell Center for Holistic Health blogs, Cape Breton Tea Company, as well as the Be Well with Dr Michelle Greenwell Podcast. Please check out the incredible blogposts, at the Mindful Migraine, supporting those who suffer from Migraine headaches, as well as […]
Robert Duvall, who has died at the age of 95, will be remembered for a glittering career that saw him appear in two of American cinema’s most iconic films. But let’s not forget the other hundred or so more across a career spanning six decades. Duvall was as comfortable in disposable fare like Gone in […]
Welcoming Denise Cambiotti of Muscle Tuners International & Business Code Breakers to the Artfilled Wellness Retreat There are practitioners who understand the body.And then there are practitioners who understand the body in motion, in stress, in compensation — and know exactly how to simplify what seems complex. We are honoured to welcome Denise Cambiotti, founder […]
Music, Movement, and the NeuroArts Experience at the Artfilled Wellness Retreat There is something about live music that reaches us before words ever can. At the Artfilled Wellness Retreat, we are honoured to welcome three extraordinary musicians whose intuitive, introspective playing will shape the emotional and energetic landscape of our time together: Colin MacLeod – […]
What if healing isn’t something that happens to you…but something that unfolds through you? Many of us begin our healing journey focused on symptoms. We want relief. We want answers. We want change. And while those desires are natural and important, there comes a moment when we realize healing is not only about restoring the […]
Imagine going to the hospital for a bacterial ear infection and hearing your doctor say, “We’re out of options.” It may sound dramatic, but antibiotic resistance is pushing that scenario closer to becoming reality for an increasing number of people. In 2016, a woman from Nevada died from a bacterial infection that was resistant to […]
Named for the patron saint of lovers, Valentine’s Day brings to mind three ubiquitous R’s: roses, romance and reservations. But science (and common sense) points to something far more expansive to be celebrated: love in all its forms—romantic partnership, of course, but also friendship, family bonds, neighborliness, purpose-driven community, even the quiet loyalty of showing […]
