Author Archives: Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“My Way” by Frank Sinatra

One of the most recognized memorial songs of all time
Posted on July 3, 2022 by Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Frank Sinatra released the beloved melody “My Way” on January 1, 1969, as the title song on an album of the same name. “My Way” quickly became a trademark tune for Sinatra throughout the decades to follow. Although not revered … Continue reading →

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Haka Helps Polynesians Express Grief

Indigenous cultural dance still performed in New Zealand today
Posted on June 24, 2022 by Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Polynesians traditionally paint their faces when performing haka rituals. Haka is a traditional custom for Maori, members of the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand. The practice has been regarded as a powerful means of expression for hundreds of years. … Continue reading →

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Rectal Cancer Patients See 100% Remission With New Therapy

Clinical trial results astound medical community
Posted on June 12, 2022 by Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Happy tears filled the eyes of 18 rectal cancer patients. They were told their cancer was in complete remission following their participation in an immunotherapy clinical trial. Every single patient who participated was given the same result: no sign of … Continue reading →

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Hospice Nurse Julie Goes Viral on Social Media

Posts on end-of-life care educate the public on death and dying
Posted on June 4, 2022 by Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Julie McFadden, aka Hospice Nurse Julie, knows what to expect when someone dies. She has witnessed hundreds of deaths throughout her 5-year career as a hospice nurse in California. McFadden felt compelled to share interesting stories and insights into her … Continue reading →

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Alzheimer’s Disease…The Disease of the Century!

An Interview with Dr. Jason Karlawish, author of "The Problem of Alzheimer's: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease Into a Crisis and What We Can Do About It"
Posted on May 17, 2022 by Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Dr. Jason Karlawish researches and writes about issues at the intersections of bioethics, aging, and the neurosciences. He is a Professor of Medicine, Medical Ethics and Health Policy, and Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania and Co-Director of the Penn Memory … Continue reading →

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Are Funeral Homes a Dying Breed?

Baby Boomers and Zoomers lead consumer demand for more--and greener--options
Posted on May 7, 2022 by Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

What began as a civil war era means to transport soldiers’ bodies home for burials has grown into a multi-billion-dollar service industry catering to the dead. For the last century, the evolution of undertakers to morticians to funeral directors has … Continue reading →

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