Author Archives: Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

“A Quote From Thomas Long & Thomas Lynch About End of Life Rituals and the Meaning of Death

Plus a beautiful handmade heart from SevenPonds
Posted on October 22, 2022 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds
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Scandals Around Alzheimer’s Research Rock the Scientific Community

Investigations revolve around deceptive practices and flawed research
Posted on October 1, 2022 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

For decades, scientists have been researching potential treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, many of which have targeted a substance known as beta-amyloid. A sticky protein that accumulates in the brains of people with AD, beta amyloid has been shown to clump … Continue reading →

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A Quote from Joan Didion About the Power of Stories

Plus a beautiful heart made from flowers from SevenPonds
Posted on September 24, 2022 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds
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A Quote From Hanif Abdurraqib About the Lasting Nature of Grief

Plus a lovely summer themed handmade heart from SevenPonds
Posted on August 20, 2022 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds
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Melatonin Ingestion Soaring Among Children, CDC Reports

Reports of accidental and intentional overdoses are up over 500%
Posted on July 26, 2022 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

A new report from the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention highlights a worrisome increase in pediatric melatonin ingestion. Between 2012 and 2020, the number of accidental ingestions of the over-the-counter sleep aid reported to the American Association of … Continue reading →

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“I believe we all die unhealed”

-David Geffen
Posted on July 21, 2022 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds
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