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Author Archives: Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“The fear of death is why we build cathedrals, have children, declare war and watch cat videos online at 3 a.m.”
- Caitlin Doughty
How Can Families Save Money With Home Funerals?
An interview with Shawnte Hardin, a funeral guide who helps families navigate the funeral process, Part Two
Today SevenPonds concludes our conversation with Shawnte Hardin, a funeral guide based in Akron, Ohio. Through his company, Celebration of Life Memorial Chapels, he helps families save money throughout the funeral process. From the initial handling of their loved one’s … Continue reading
Exercising Regularly Throughout Our Lifetime Can Minimize Effects of Aging
A new study finds that regular exercise can keep us biologically young
A new study out of the United Kingdom finds that exercising regularly throughout one’s lifetime can potentially slow down the aging process. The study concludes that older adults who exercised for a majority of their lifetime had the same immunity, … Continue reading
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Tagged Aging, Cycling, Exercise, Health, Immune system, longevity, MCI, Muscle Health, Regular Exercise, Something special, Study, United Kingdom
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How Can Families Save Money By Having A Home Funeral?
An interview with Shawnte Hardin, a funeral guide who helps families navigate the funeral process, Part One
Today SevenPonds speaks with Shawnte Hardin, a funeral guide based in Akron, Ohio. Through his company, Celebration of Life Memorial Chapels, he helps families save money throughout the funeral process. From the initial handling of their loved one’s body, to … Continue reading
A “Bucket List” May Be Beneficial For End-Of-Life Treatment
A new study suggests that discussing one's bucket list with a physician could lead to better, more personalized care
A new study out of Stanford University suggests that patients should share a “bucket list” (if they have one) with their physician to facilitate better “preference-sensitive” care. With this strategy, researchers contend that doctors can make more suitable healthcare recommendations … Continue reading
Death A Growing Topic In Pop Music
Songs about death and dying have become less taboo, especially with young rappers
Pop music, particularly new rap from the past year, has latched onto death. It is now an in-vogue topic to discuss. A song about suicide, Logic’s “1-800-273-8255” (named for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline), was even nominated for Song of … Continue reading
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Tagged Death and Dying, Hip Hop, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Xan, Logic, Music about Death, Pop Music, Quartzy, Rap, Rap Music, Something special, SoundCloud, Trippie Redd, XXXTentacion
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