Category Archives: Something Special

Why are more and more nursing schools and universities offering palliative education? Because nursing can be an even tougher job when caring for patients with long-term chronic conditions or through the end of life. And as the need for palliative … Continue reading →

It’s widely understood that maintaining a sense of gratitude benefits patients in palliative care. But a series of letters and interviews in the study “Thank You for Loving Me” has provided greater insight into what gratitude means to patients and relatives, … Continue reading →

Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old nonbinary Indigenous student from Owasso, Oklahoma, died on February 8th, 2024, just a day after they were assaulted in a school bathroom. Although the medical examiner’s preliminary report found that their death was likely the result … Continue reading →

Most people want a longer life. They take supplements, herbs, and engage in special workout routines and diets, but what if it were much more simple? What if you could extend your life simply by having a good attitude?

Menopause has rarely been shown to occur in animals outside the human species – including toothed whales and wild chimpanzees. A new study, published in the journal Nature, suggests that menopause in toothed whales boosts intergenerational help, meaning grandmothers have … Continue reading →