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Passing of Beloved Comedian Births a New Comedy Festival: Kenny DeForest keeps us laughing long after he's gone -
Forest Bathing Eases Grief by Soaking in Nature: Mindfulness and a leisurely pace are key elements of the practice -
The Spiritual Symbolism of Cardinals: Many believe that the bright red birds indicate the death of a loved one
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Author Archives: Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“Once More We Saw Stars,” by Jayson Greene
The memoir recounts the author's experiences following his young daughter's death
“Once More We Saw Stars” by Jayson Greene describes agonizing pain, the difficulties of grief and the impact that love has on all of us. At its surface, his new memoir recounts the terrible accident that killed his young daughter: … Continue reading
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“The trouble with quotes about death is that 99.99 percent of them are made by people who are still alive.”
- Joshua Burns
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J.R. Storment Shares Story About His Son Who Died
His essay implores working parents to rethink the way they spend their hours
Tech executive J.R. Storment had spent most of his waking hours working, not devoting much time to family life. Unfortunately, his eight-year-old son Wiley died in August due to complications from epilepsy. J.R. decided to write an essay recounting the … Continue reading
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Pupil Dilation Speed Could Indicate Alzheimer’s Risk
Pupil dilation during cognitive tasks could be a new test for those at risk of Alzheimer's
A new study published earlier this month concludes that pupil dilation speed could be an indicator for individuals at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. It’s becoming clearer and clearer that early detection of Alzheimer’s disease is imperative. Alzheimer’s is not yet … Continue reading
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Spousal Caregivers Are a Lonely Bunch
Caregiving is even harder when you're by yourself
Spousal caregivers are largely fending for themselves, according to a new study published in the June issue of Health Affairs. The study concludes that the focus of serious-illness care should ideally “expand from the patient to the family unit.” Caregiving … Continue reading
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Jeffery Beale, Tattoo Artist With Terminal Cancer, Has Painted His Own Coffin
He's been a tattoo artist for over 30 years
“It’s strange…that you have to get to this stage to appreciate it,” said Jeffery Beale, 60. Beale was diagnosed with terminal esophageal cancer this past May. He’s taken this sad news and flipped it into something positive, deciding to beautify … Continue reading
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