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Author Archives: Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Hospitals Expanding Access To Hospice And Palliative Care Services
Access to both services is expanding beyond the confines of hospitals and specific care centers
Providing easier access to both hospice and palliative care services is becoming increasingly important for health systems and hospitals. In many cases, increased access can be achieved via home-based services and/or telemedicine. The nonprofit research group Florida TaxWatch estimates that … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
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Biohazard Cleanup: An Uncomfortable Subject Explained
An interview with Emily Kil, co-owner of biohazard waste cleaning company Eco Bear
Today SevenPonds speaks with Emily Kil, co-owner of the biohazard cleanup company Eco Bear. Emily co-owns the brand along with her husband, Raymond Magno. Eco Bear specializes in cleaning an area after a person has died, whether it be a … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
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“The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly and lie about your age.”
- Lucille Ball
Posted in Laughter is Medicine
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Caloric Restriction, Autophagy, and the Effects on Aging
A recent study has identified a potential caloric restriction mimetic
A research team from the French Medical Research Council (INSERM) has identified a possible caloric restriction mimetic (CRM). As the name suggests, CRMs mimic the effects that caloric restriction and fasting have on our body’s cells without an actual reduction … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
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The Memorial T-Shirts of Inner-City America
"Rest in Peace" shirts memorialize young people who have died
Some people might think that wearing a T-shirt to a funeral or memorial service would be disrespectful. However in many urban areas throughout the United States, memorial T-shirts are a popular way to pay tribute to loved ones who have … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
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