On Sunday, my Apple Watch buzzed me with the unhappy news that it had detected an irregular heart rhythm. If you have not been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, see your doctor. Apple Watch I had been sitting completely still, legs elevated, and had no palpitations or any other symptoms to indicate my heart was in…
Wellness Wednesday: Why Every Day is a Trophy

A kid in the pool reminded me that every day since May 2019 is a trophy. Here’s why.
Wellness Wednesday: Rediscover the Joy of Moving with WECOACH Workouts!

Through WECOACH Workouts, Laurie Denomme is on a mission to help people feel, move, and live better.
Wellness Wednesday: The Restorative Power of Love

The love of my family surrounded my ICU bed in 2019 and carried me toward healthy ground. Our love has guided a scared, aggressive rescue Lab into being his true self, the most chill dog in our neighborhood.
Memoir Monday: Life is a Carnival!

In 1955, I learned how to walk to a Latin playlist The earliest tunes I remember hearing were the Venezuelan rhythms of música criolla which the radio stations in Caracas played at night. Dad had an affinity for music—part genetic, his farmer father was a self-taught fiddler, and part born of listening to songs streaming…
Wellness Wednesday: Know Your Breed, Find Their Bliss

It’s amazing to see a dog who is genetically predisposed to do something light up when you give him the chance to do it. It’s like he’s saying, ‘Wow! How did you know?’