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Author Archives: Cassandra Seale (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“Songbird” by Fleetwood Mac
Christine McVie's open-ended song can celebrate both living and lost loved ones
Highlighting an eternal, selfless love, Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac member and composer of “Songbird,” asserts that the song is about no one specific and nothing in particular. This makes it a bit of a blank canvas when it comes to … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
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Our Annual Seven Holiday Gifts for Someone Who Is Grieving, 2024 Edition
Gracious gifts that spread love and beauty
The holidays have a way of making loss feel even more pronounced. If you have friends or family members (or you yourself) who are feeling the impact of death this season — whether fresh or long-standing — a thoughtful gift … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
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End-of-Life Planners Offer Peace of Mind for Yourself & Loved Ones
From humorous to brass tacks, there's a planner for everyone
If the shelves — and sales numbers — of booksellers are any indication, end-of-life planners are having a moment. And for good reason. From final wishes, to funeral plans, to financial matters, loved ones are too often left scrambling, all … Continue reading
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Support Healthy Aging By Maintaining Balance — On One Leg
Mayo Clinic study suggests to use it or lose it
A recent study by the Mayo Clinic measured what physical factors tend to decline most quickly in people over 50 — and the majority of these were related to strength and balance. So, it stands to reason (pun intended), that … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
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Are “Rage Rooms” a Healthy Outlet for Grief and Burnout?
Smashing things can help you engage with anger, but probably not for the long term
Most of us have probably been so angry we wanted to break a few things. These days, doing so is highly possible thanks to the rise of “rage rooms,” where, for a fee, you can smash items ranging from glass … Continue reading
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AI in Healthcare: Is It “Better” Than Doctors?
The clinical use of GPT-4 yields decidedly mixed results
As AI makes its way into more and more facets of daily life — not least among these, healthcare — recent studies reveal the upside and downside of the rapidly expanding tech. Each of the studies examines the use of … Continue reading
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