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Coping With Election Grief: While half of Americans are celebrating, the other half are in mourning
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Author Archives: Brianna Deutsch (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Our Monthly Tip: Decorate for a Child’s Memorial with Paper Stars
Make a colorful memorial using paper stars
Our Tip of the Month For families grieving the loss of a child, planning a memorial service that acknowledges the depth of their grief but also the vibrancy of their child’s personality may feel impossible. One idea for families who … Continue reading
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Longevity Research is Exploding, but Who Will Benefit?
Wealthy investors pour money into anti-aging research
In the past few years, there has been significant buzz about longevity research, shedding new light on the aging process and potential interventions to extend human lifespan. But while some of this research is coming from the public sector, an … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
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“Joanne” by Lady Gaga Speaks to Generational Grief
A heartfelt tribute to the pain of losing a loved one
Lady Gaga’s life was deeply influenced by her aunt, Joanne Stefani Germanotta, who died at age 19 from complications of lupus, years before the pop star was born. The entire family was deeply impacted by the early death of Joanne … Continue reading
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Vaccines Against Cancer May Be Around the Corner
Researchers are developing vaccines using mRNA technology
In a standard visit with your doctor, they might review any needed vaccinations like those against chicken pox or influenza, but vaccines against cancer could be around the corner. In recent years, a slew of vaccines have been tested against … Continue reading
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“The Boy and the Heron” by Hayao Miyazaki
Studio Ghibli portrays a young boy's grief in a mystical fashion
“The Boy and the Heron” is the most recent movie from Studio Ghibli and its legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki. The works of Miyazaki are known for their whimsical storylines; beautiful, hand-drawn animation; and themes of environmentalism and pacifism. “The Boy … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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Flawed Kidney Function Test Discriminated Against Black Patients
Race-based criteria has been removed from kidney functioning tests
A racially biased medical test used to determine the degree of patient’s kidney failure and rank them on kidney transplant lists is finally being changed. Although Black Americans are three times more likely to have kidney failure than white Americans, … Continue reading
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