Author Archives: Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

What Is Exercise Therapy and How Can It Ward Off Dementia?

An interview with William Smith, an exercise therapist and author of several books about brain health

Today SevenPonds speaks with William Smith, an exercise therapist and account manager at Atlantic Corporate Health, a nationally recognized health care system based in New Jersey. Educated in exercise science, today Mr. Smith works with employers, fitness professionals, and healthcare … Continue reading

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“We Are All Going to Die” by Stefan Hunt

A fantastical look at what it looks like to face our fear of death

In 2017, Stefan Hunt was facing an existential crisis. A filmmaker with an enviable career that allowed him to travel all over the world, he was beset by anxiety, questioning the meaning of everything in his life, from his relationships … Continue reading

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Is Artificial Intelligence a Double-Edged Sword?

A panel of medical experts warn that AI may come with a host of problems we don’t know how to solve

The promise of artificial intelligence is everywhere today. From self-driving cars to robotic companions for the elderly, technology’s ability to mimic human intelligence is creating targeted algorithms that solve puzzles, recognize faces, respond to verbal commands and perform far more … Continue reading

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A Quote from Miriam Weinstein About Explaining Ourselves to the Dead

A 4th of July heart and some thoughts about life and death from SevenPonds
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Pop Icon Annie Lennox Reflects on the Certainty of Death

Her installation, “Now I Let You Go” features meaningful artifacts from the celebrated songstress' life

Annie Lennox is a legend. Unarguably the better half of the Eurythmics, the duo she formed with songwriter and record producer Dave Stewart in 1980, she has been celebrated for four decades as an icon, an innovator, and one of … Continue reading

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“H is for Hawk” by Helen MacDonald

A stunningly beautiful book about a woman's unique journey through grief

Helen MacDonald’s memoir “H is for Hawk” is a beautiful story of grief and healing interwoven with a gripping account of a MacDonald’s relationship with the goshawk she decides to train after her father’s death. Awarded the prestigious Samuel Johnson … Continue reading

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