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First the Wealth Gap, Now the U.S. Has a Growing Health Gap
Discover why the U.S. health gap is growing and how improving healthspan can enhance quality of life for Americans
Americans are living longer than ever before, but those added years often come with a significant tradeoff: declining health. According to a recent study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic, the health gap, or the gap between lifespan and healthspan—the … Continue reading
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“Elephant” by Jason Isbell
A virtuoso storyteller, Jason Isbell paints a tender picture of a life ending
Jason Isbell’s “Elephant“ is a masterclass in storytelling through music, a heart-wrenching exploration of mortality and love — topics of which Isbell is no stranger. Nestled within his critically acclaimed 2013 album “Southeastern,” the song paints an unflinching portrait of … Continue reading
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How Hip-Hop Therapy is Healing Communities
Hip-Hop Therapy empowers healing through music, self-expression and community
For many years, hip-hop was a divisive art form. In the ’90s, critics mainly associated it with gangster rap, calling it violent, misogynistic and detrimental to young people. Its supporters argued that it was a vital tool for expressing what’s … Continue reading
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14 Existential Quotes That Will Make You Smirk
From Steven Wright to Rumi, these thinkers find the funny of existing
Life can be a challenging ordeal that many of us take very seriously. But at the end of the day, none of us actually know what this is or what happens at the end of it. This cosmic joke is … Continue reading
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“Caoineadh na dTrí Muire” (Lament of the Three Marys) by Áine
Áine brings an angelic freshness to a traditional Irish lament
Even if you don’t understand a word of “Caoineadh na dTrí Muire” by Áine, you kind of get it. The music and singing is thick with sadness, grief and in this version of the song, hope. It’s a peculiar mix, … Continue reading
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The Bizarre Phenomenon of Terminal Lucidity
This curious and profound experience stumps scientists to this day
Many strange things can occur when someone nears the end of their life, but terminal lucidity might be one of the most peculiar. This phenomenon occurs when a dying patient suddenly has a brief and unexpected return of cognitive function. … Continue reading
